Day: September 2, 2025

Kumasi: Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Chief Executive of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has called on the staff to re-dedicate themselves and work towards making the hospital a true and enduring tertiary institution that does not only meet, but exceed the expectations of its clients. The vision, he said, was to transform the hospital into a true centre of excellence, where staff members’ sacrifices and innovations were duly recognized and rewarded, stakeholders’ support were acknowledged and valued, and services to clients were life changing, cost effective and compassionate. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the 2025

Accra: The Ghana Prisons Service has commissioned its first clinic in the Greater Accra Region, aiming to expand access to healthcare for inmates, officers, and local residents. The facility, located at the James Camp Prisons, includes an Outpatients Department (OPD), a ward, pharmacy, laboratory, and specialized units for dental and ENT services, along with antenatal and nutrition services. According to Ghana News Agency, the clinic also provides social support services and is accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA). Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, the Director-General of Prisons, highlighted that the clinic fulfills a

Winneba: The Central Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has held its 2025 Mid-Year Performance Review in Winneba, emphasizing the need for collective efforts towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day meeting, themed ‘Sustaining our gains; towards universal health coverage – a collective responsibility,’ gathered participants from all 15 district offices. District Managers presented updates on membership trends, indigent registration, and strategies for performance improvement. The meeting included presentations from the Claims Processing Centre (CPC), Cape Coast Director, Regional Manager, Regional Accountant, and Trauma Hospital. Discussions also covered the

Sekondi: The validation stakeholder engagements for Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the ‘Sankofa Project’, have commenced in Sekondi in the Western Region. The engagement is aimed at discussing and validating research findings and incorporating indigenous knowledge in policy formulation and implementation. According to Ghana News Agency, the ISIPSK project is implemented by the University of St Andrews in partnership with the Fisheries Commission of Ghana (FC), the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), and the Fisheries Committee for the West and Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC). The stakeholder engagement provided

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the police to file its disclosures in the case involving Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, a broadcast journalist, who is facing charges over the publication of false news. Circuit Court 8 mandated that the filing be completed within seven days to facilitate the court’s Case Management Conference and set a date for the trial to commence. The case has been adjourned to September 29, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Asare was granted bail of GHC100,000 on August 27 after being held on remand for more than two weeks. He pleaded not guilty to charges

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects over their involvement in the Omanjor Chief’s Palace violence during the Homowo Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release issued by Superintendent of Police, Ms Juliana Obeng, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, stated that acting on intelligence, a team from the Accra Regional Police Command and Special Support Unit from the National Headquarters arrested Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a private security officer, on August 30, and Newton Alotey, 26, a dispatch rider, on August 31. They were arrested over their suspected roles

Accra: Men in leadership have been encouraged to actively promote women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles. They are urged to use their power and platforms to elevate women by mentoring and supporting them to realise their full potential. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Elisha Attai, Global President of the African Women Leadership Organisation (AWLO), emphasized the need for men to be advocates and mentors in public spaces, championing equality. Speaking at the opening of the AWLO HeForShe Summit in Accra, Dr Attai highlighted the critical role of male leadership in advancing women’s roles in all sectors, including boardrooms,