Author: Philip Antoh

A high-powered delegation from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace to share a bold vision for expanding specialized healthcare in Ghana. Led by the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the team briefed the monarch on the significant strides the Trust Fund has made since its inception. The core message was clear: to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied life-saving, specialized treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases simply because they cannot afford it. The delegation—which included Ashanti Regional Minister…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has commenced the implementation of a major healthcare infrastructure project that will significantly enhance diagnostic services at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). The project, which goes beyond the Trust Fund’s initial appeal for support, will see the construction of a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre equipped with some of the most advanced medical imaging technologies available. The new facility will house an MRI machine, CT scanner, mammography unit, X-ray machine and fluoroscopy equipment under one roof, improving access to specialist diagnostic care for thousands of patients.…

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odolley Sowah (MP), has reiterated the country’s commitment and focus towards accelerating delivery of the New Urban Agenda. According to the Deputy Minister, Ghana has prioritized four key actions towards realizing the attainment of the New Urban Agenda. These priority actions, according to her, include scaling affordable and inclusive housing through implementation of the 2024 Housing Profile recommendations and the National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy, as well as strengthening integrated urban development and spatial planning through the National Urban Policy (2026-2035). The other priority areas are the…

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an 18-hour weather forecast predicting a tale of two climates for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. While parts of northern Ghana are expected to experience thunderstorms and rain, southern Ghana will wake up to cloudy skies, patches of mist, and fog. Valid from 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the forecast highlights distinct weather patterns across the country’s ecological zones: Southern Ghana: Mist, Fog, and Light Drizzle Coastal, forest, and mountainous regions in the south will start the day with reduced visibility due to mist and fog. Motorists are particularly advised to drive with caution during…

Philanthropist David Sitsofe Tamakloe, in collaboration with the Ketu South office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has distributed relief supplies to 125 flood victims at Agbozume-Ahorkpoe. Saturday’s donation, held at the AME Zion Junior High School, provided a lifeline to a fraction of the municipality’s displaced population, highlighting the overwhelming scale of the ongoing disaster. According to NADMO, over 4,000 people have been displaced in Ketu South alone, with more than 2,000 households damaged. Across the wider Volta Region, flooding has uprooted roughly 54,000 people across 66 communities in 12 districts. The relief package included 20 bags of…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through the construction of new schools and the expansion of infrastructure in existing institutions. The President said the government’s objective is to ensure that all students in senior high schools operate under a single academic calendar, allowing them to attend classes and vacate at the same time. Speaking during his ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama said the government is committed to addressing the infrastructure challenges that led to the introduction of the double-track…

The Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has locked up warehouses belonging to CM Super Plaza, operators of the China Mall branch at Spintex Road and Atomic Roundabout, for failing to register for the electronic tax invoicing system. According to Joseph Annan, the Accra Area Manager of Enforcement and Compliance, the company had previously been warned to onboard the electronic tax system but failed to do so, prompting Tuesday’s enforcement action. However, the GRA applied a partial enforcement measure, sealing only the warehouses while leaving the retail outlets open. Mr. Annan explained that this was a…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the delivery of specialist healthcare across the country, with its management led by Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku embarking on a working visit to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) to review the implementation of the Fund’s partnership with the facility. The high-level engagement, hosted by the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Ngyedu, forms part of the Trust Fund’s nationwide assessment of partner institutions as it transitions from its successful pilot phase into full-scale implementation. A key focus of the meeting is to evaluate the impact of the collaboration,…

Management of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has held a high-level review meeting with the leadership of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to assess the progress of the partnership between the two institutions and identify measures to strengthen the delivery of specialized healthcare services to patients. The meeting, held at the Tamale Teaching Hospital on Monday, focused on evaluating the implementation of the Trust Fund’s pilot phase, reviewing ongoing patient onboarding and treatment, and resolving operational challenges that could affect the smooth rollout of the initiative. A key highlight of the discussions was the assessment of the Trust Fund’s 50-patient…

A coalition of civil society organisations is urging the government to immediately suspend its blanket revocation of civilian firearm licences, warning that the directive lacks the legal and administrative framework necessary for a smooth rollout. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, noted that while the coalition fully backs reforms in Ghana’s firearms licensing regime, the current approach is flawed. He acknowledged that the existing system suffers from inadequate mental health screenings, drug testing, and competency assessments. However, he argued that these deficiencies should…