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A new contender steps forward in Asutifi North - but what makes his bid different?
William Frimpong-Bonsu enters the NPP parliamentary race in Asutifi North, citing party appeals.
Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality
Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently
A new UN report alleges war crimes and crimes against humanity - but what did the experts actually find?
UN experts have reported on US strikes in Iran and Iranian crackdowns on protests.
Discover why the WHO believes Ghana's healthcare reforms must shift focus from systems to communities to achieve true Universal Health Coverage.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to prioritize communities in its healthcare reforms, emphasizing that Universal Health Coverage
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
Why are women being urged to screen early, and what does the new fund mean for patients at Ho Teaching Hospital?
UHAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato has urged women to prioritise regular cancer screening during a stakeholder engagement on the Mahama…
The UP supports free healthcare, claiming the policy originated in their manifesto - but is all as it seems?
The United Party (UP) has expressed its support for President Mahama's Free Primary Healthcare policy. The party claims the initiative originated from their manifesto - but what does this mean for the future of healthcare?
UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?
Discover how the Tano South Municipal Assembly plans to tackle dangerous road conditions and unauthorized revenue collection in the region.
The Tano South Municipal Assembly is addressing a public safety crisis on major highways due to excessive speeding and a lack of speed-calming
Discover how a proposed waiver on import duties for medical equipment could transform Ghana's fight against cancer.
The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners is urging the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment
Why was a well-regarded health director suddenly reassigned - and what does it mean for healthcare in the region?
The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.
Which two figures are emerging as early frontrunners in the NDC's flagbearership race, and what does this mean for the party's unity?
A new survey of NDC delegates suggests two contenders with roots in the former Brong Ahafo Region are leading early perceptions ahead of the…
What changed in NHIS claims payments that has private health facilities speaking out now?
Private health facilities in Ghana are responding to recent National Health Insurance Authority actions on claims payments.
A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods a
A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods and subsequent deadly disease
A new continent-wide law is set to transform how traditional medicine is regulated and integrated across Africa, promising significant changes for
The Pan-African Parliament is developing a Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge to integrate traditional
Discover how new resolutions could transform healthcare in Africa by formally recognizing traditional medicine.
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pushing for legal recognition of traditional medicine
When every phone becomes a newsroom, who controls the story?
Ghana's media landscape is shifting as citizen journalists and content creators use smartphones to report stories.
A global summit in Ghana aims to tackle the rise in non-communicable diseases-but can research deliver real-world solutions?
Global health leaders and policymakers convened in Accra for an NIHR symposium-focusing on tackling the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. The meeting explored strategies for sustainable health interventions across continents-but the impact remains to be seen.