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Meet the Ghanaians who "do not wait for intervention, but become the intervention"-find out who they are!

The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognised twelve Ghanaian individuals and organisations. These changemakers are being celebrated for their self-driven solutions to social challenges-but what exactly did they do?

The Jirapa MP's actions have sparked conversation - but what's the connection between teachers and health workers?

The Jirapa MP honored educators with motorbikes and appliances at an awards scheme. This event coincided with a donation to the Jirapa Health Service - but what motivated this?

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies an

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies and explored global trade

An NGO is stepping in to help girls stay in school. What challenges are these students facing in their education?

Tim Africa Aid Ghana (TAAG) is supporting schoolgirls in the Asunafo South District with essential school supplies. The donation aims to address challenges faced by girls in rural communities - but what issues are they facing?

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

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

Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages a

Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages and improve emergency response.

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?

A queen mother makes a passionate plea - but what could this mean for the women of Buem-Guaman?

Nana Okrebea II, Queenmother of Buem-Guaman, has appealed to the government concerning the "Nkoko Nkitinkiti" initiative. She hopes to bring economic opportunities to rural women - but what does this mean for the community?

A paramount chief makes an appeal that could transform healthcare in the Upper West Region - but will it be heard?

Naa Dinaa Donglabong Ganaa III has appealed to the government to build a new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa. The Paramount Chief also decried neglected infrastructure and logistical support - leaving many to wonder about the future of the municipality.

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

Discover why health workers are shying away from rural postings in Ghana and the critical impact it's having on healthcare access.

The Northern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is facing increasing difficulties in deploying health professionals to

New housing projects are underway for teachers in rural communities - but will it be enough to solve the crisis?

The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly is working to tackle teacher accommodation issues in the Oti Region. The initiative aims to improve education delivery and boost academic performance - but what impact will it have?

The NHIA is making strides in claims payments and tariff reviews, but what does this mean for healthcare providers and patients across Ghana?

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) reports significant progress in clearing outstanding claims owed to healthcare providers. This comes

NHIA launches free NHIS registration- but what happens after May 31, 2026?

The NHIA has launched the STORM Initiative to offer free NHIS registration and renewal nationwide. The campaign aims to advance Universal Health Coverage- but what challenges might this initiative face?

Ghana's digital future is taking a major step forward, but who will lead the charge in the competitive 5G market?

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has invited applications for entities interested in operating a 5G network in Ghana. This move signals a

Asiedu Nketia says youth unemployment is the government's biggest challenge - but what's the solution?

NDC's Johnson Asiedu Nketia addressed a crowd in Tolon regarding the government's biggest challenge. He stressed the need to look beyond public sector jobs - but what solutions are on the horizon?