Author: Philip Antoh

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security of ECOWAS, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, praised ECOWAS’s 50 years of stability in the region. However, he emphasized the need to establish a wider civil society platform for people to share their views, ideas, and participate in decision-making processes. During a four-day validation meeting of ECOWAS Economic and Social Council (ECOWAS-ECOSOC) experts in Accra, Amb. Musah explained that this civil society platform should include the private sector, research institutions, youth, women’s organizations, traditional leaders, professional associations, trade unions, and others to ensure their voices are heard. He noted that this initiative would enhance…

The Melcom Care Foundation, the humanitarian arm of the Melcom Group of Companies, has donated GH¢500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in support of the Fund’s ongoing “Heal Ghana Month” campaign. The donation was presented during a visit by Melcom’s Group Managing Director, Ramesh Sadhwani, and Group Executive Director, Sonya Sadhwani, to the Secretariat of the Trust Fund in Accra. “Heal Ghana Month” is a continuation of the Fund’s February fundraising drive dubbed “Kyere Wo Do”, meaning “Show Your Love.” The campaign, which appealed to individuals and institutions to support patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases, raised GH¢76,910, $570 and…

The maiden edition of the Changemakers Challenge, an initiative aimed at nurturing innovative ideas among young people, has been successfully held with participants pitching bold solutions to real societal challenges under the mentorship of Akosua Asaa Manu. The programme, held on Friday, March 6, 2026, brought together a cohort of young innovators, created a platform for participants to present enterprise-driven solutions while receiving guidance on how to transform their ideas into viable ventures capable of creating impact in their communities. During the mentorship session, participants delivered 15-minute pitch presentations, showcasing innovative concepts ranging from community development solutions to enterprise initiatives…

The Agriculture Development Bank (ADB) has set the tone for this year’s “Heal Ghana Month” with a generous GH¢200,000 donation to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), igniting a renewed national drive to support Ghanaians battling chronic non-communicable diseases. The contribution marks a powerful start to the March campaign, widely celebrated as “Ghana Month,” and signals what both institutions describe as a deepening partnership to save lives. “Heal Ghana Month” is a sequel to the Fund’s February fundraising drive dubbed “Kyere Wo Do”, meaning “Show Your Love.” That initiative, launched as a heartfelt appeal to individuals and institutions, raised GHS…

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira Bawumia, together with their entourage, have been assisted from Qatar to another country as tensions escalate in parts of the Middle East. The relocation follows direct instructions issued by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who, acting on behalf of the government, directed Ghanaian embassies in the region to take immediate steps to ensure their safety and coordinate secure travel arrangements. Diplomatic sources indicate that the embassies worked closely with host authorities to facilitate the swift and discreet movement of the former Vice President, his wife…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has inaugurated a 10-member Entity Tender Committee (ETC), tasked with upholding integrity, transparency, and professionalism in safeguarding public resources. The committee was sworn in at a brief ceremony at the Fund’s secretariat in Accra. Administering the oath was Board Member and legal practitioner, Nelly Bernice Wallace, who formally ushered the members into office as part of efforts to reinforce the institution’s governance and procurement structures. Delivering her remarks, the Administrator of GMTF and Chairperson of the ETC, Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, urged members to discharge their duties with diligence and strict adherence to established…

An elderly woman with serious mobility challenges has made a deeply emotional appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, begging him to uphold the rule of law and restore justice in a protracted land dispute that has left her family exhausted, distressed and fearful. Ms. Juliana Lokko, acting under Power of Attorney for her brother, Dr. Daniel Lokko, and his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Doretta Lokko, says she writes “with a heavy yet hopeful heart” after years of what she describes as unrelenting encroachment on their family land at Dzornaman in Accra. In identical petitions addressed to the President and Vice President…

The Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO) has issued an urgent appeal to the government and health authorities, demanding the immediate removal and rehabilitation of individuals with severe mental health challenges living on the nation’s streets. Describing the current situation as a “national crisis and a humanitarian failure,” the organization warns that the increasing visibility of this vulnerable population poses a direct threat to public safety and human dignity. According to Mr. Samuel Adobah, President of UFO, recent observations by the organisation reveal a harrowing reality across communities. Mr. Adobah said citizens living with mental health conditions are being left to fend…

Corporate Ghana has received a strong reason to support life-saving healthcare, and the leadership of Safebond Africa Limited is already leading the way. The Group Executive Chairman, Krobo Edusei Jnr., has called the 100% tax deduction for corporate donations to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) a significant and strategic incentive that can unlock substantial private sector support for the Fund’s life-saving mission. Mr. Edusei Jnr. made these comments while leading a delegation from Safebond Africa Limited to the Trust Fund’s Secretariat to present a generous donation of GHC100,000 for the Fund’s ongoing Kyɛrɛ Wo Dɔ (Show Your Love) Drive.…

Mrs. Maame Samma Peprah, Registrar of Companies, has reaffirmed the enduring strength and influence of women in leadership after answering the call of the Kyerɛ Wo Dɔ Drive in support of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. Her participation echoed the famous words, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform,” a sentiment organizers say was reflected in her swift response when her name was mentioned during the initiative. According to the team behind the drive, Mrs. Peprah did not hesitate to step forward, declaring that “there’s no time to waste.” In a…