Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Ghana’s Path to a Sustainable Health Workforce

Just two decades ago, Ghana’s hospitals and clinics battled a dire shortage of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. The nation’s best-trained practitioners were leaving in large numbers for better opportunities abroad, crippling an...

'Nana Konadu is epitome of strength and resilience of Ghanaian women' — NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has paid a glowing tribute to former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a towering figure whose courage, vision, and lifelong commitment to women’s empowerment transformed Ghana’s social and...

Ghana, Saudi Arabia sign General Cooperation Agreement

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji have signed a General Cooperation Agreement to strengthen relations that...

Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings redefined role of Ghana’s First Lad...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has described the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, as a trailblazer whose leadership shaped the role and influence of Ghana’s First...

AfroFuture Ghana announces artiste lineup

Culture Management Group (CMG), the visionary collective behind some of Africa’s most celebrated cultural experiences, proudly announces the return of AfroFuture Ghana 2025 on December 28–29, 2025, at El Wak Stadium. Powered by Afreximbank and...

‘Married to Medicine’ Season 12 Trailer Brings Two New Ladies Into The Fold, Teases Drama

Season 12 of Married to Medicine returns to Bravo next month, and there’s two new ladies joining the crew. Returning this season as main cast members are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush Harris, Quad Webb...

KAIPTC hosts seminar on galamsey as an existential threat to Ghana

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) convened a pivotal seminar on the growing menace of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), highlighting its devastating effects on the environment, public health, economy, and...

Advancing African healthcare manufacturing through industry leadership

The 2025 African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC) held 7 – 9 October in Accra, Ghana, ended with significant momentum and concrete commitments to strengthen Africa’s healthcare manufacturing ecosystem. The event...

Ghana nears return to professional boxing as IMC finalizes key reforms

The long-awaited return of professional boxing in Ghana is inching closer, with the Interim Boxing Management Committee (IMC) announcing significant progress in its normalization process. The IMC’s Medical Sub-Committee has completed and submitted...

The Lords Pentecostal Church holds 64th annual meeting in Accra

By Ewurabena Paha The 64th Annual General Meeting of the Lords Pentecostal Church International is underway at the Abundant Life Centre at Kwashieman in Accra. This year’s meeting is under the theme Empowered To Transform. At the opening ceremony,...

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Ghanaian pension funds signal major shift toward private equity investment – Report 

A new report from the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) reveals that 65% of Ghanaian pension funds intend to increase their exposure to private equity within the next five years, marking a significant shift in capital deployment...

Low trust could derail Ghana’s fintech revolution

Ghana’s growing digital finance ecosystem is facing a major test of confidence as industry experts warn that low levels of public trust could slow down adoption and undermine the country’s financial inclusion agenda. Speaking at the 2025 Fintech...

Ghana cannot seek Ofori-Atta’s extradition without solid case – AG

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, says Ghana cannot formally request the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the United States until a solid legal case is established. He explained that U.S....

AfroFuture Ghana 2025 announces lineup of global stars, DJs, and pre-festival events

Culture Management Group (CMG) has announced that AfroFuture Ghana 2025 will take place on December 28 and 29 at El-Wak Stadium, promising another unforgettable cultural showcase powered by Afreximbank and Martell. Leading this year’s lineup is...

Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history — NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed sorrow over the demise of former First Lady and wife of the party’s founder, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings. Nana Konadu, the country’s longest-serving First Lady, passed away at the Greater...

Weaving diverse knowledges into climate action for better health

As Australia faces heatwaves, algal blooms, the threat of bird flu and ongoing fossil fuels expansion, the upcoming HEAL 2025 conference could not be more timely, reports Marie McInerney, who previews the discussions below for the Croakey...

Pharmacy technicians demand financial clearance for new graduates for enhance healthcare delivery

The Pharmacy Technician Association of Ghana is demanding an end to the persistent delays in financial clearance for its newly graduated students. The association says many qualified technicians have been left idling as dispensing and pharmacy...

Smuggled Vegetable Oils Threaten 1.2 Million Jobs in Ghana

Over 1.2 million jobs in Ghana’s palm oil industry are at risk from the persistent smuggling of substandard and untaxed vegetable oils, according to the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG). The association warned that unchecked...

Kparekpare community pays last respect to Nana Konadu

The Kparekpare community of Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region, came together on Sunday, October 26, to pay their last respects to the memory of former first lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. The farming community organised a...