Author: Philip Antoh

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has assured Ghanaians that no region will be left out of the Fund’s ongoing 50-case pilot programme. Ahead of its official rollout in April, the GMTF is currently sponsoring the treatment of 50 complex cases drawn from across the country. At the National Cardiothoracic Centre, the Fund has already paid for life-saving surgeries for eight patients battling various heart conditions. In addition, four patients from the Central, Northern and Greater Accra regions have received financial support for neurological and cancer treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. At the…

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address, President Mahama outlined Ghana’s broader economic reforms while drawing attention to GoldBod’s contribution to restoring sovereignty and value capture in the country’s gold industry. “Ghana established the GoldBod in April last year to take control of and regulate our gold exports. The GoldBod was given sole authority to export…

A Commissioner at the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Amb. Amma Twum, has thrown his support for the launch of the “Make Africa Borderless Now” campaign, calling it a historic initiative that advances the African Union’s integration agenda and Agenda 2063 aspirations. She delivered these remarks at the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue, held on Day Three of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD). The dialogue, held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women & Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate. Collaborate. Trade,” took place at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Friday, February 6, 2026. Amb. Twum described free…

Dr. Fatima El Sheikh, Secretary General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), has urged African governments to introduce targeted tax incentives for women-led businesses, describing such measures as a “strategic economic shift” that could transform Africa’s development trajectory. She made the call during the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue, held on Day Three of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD). The dialogue, held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women & Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate. Collaborate. Trade,” took place at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Friday, February 6, 2026. Dr. El Sheikh highlighted…

Ghana has rolled out a biometric tracking system to enhance border security and facilitate legitimate trade, Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced at the second day of African Prosperity Dialogue 2026. Delivering his keynote address at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Hon. Muntaka highlighted the need for a modern, intelligence-driven approach to border management to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “Without security, trade cannot flourish, and without orderly mobility, integration cannot succeed,” he said, emphasizing that Africa’s borders must act as bridges for prosperity rather than barriers. The Interior…

The Deputy Director for Welfare of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. William Atamudzi, has ushered in the New Year with a remarkable act of compassion, extending support to eighty (80) widows and widowers as part of activities marking New Year’s Day 2026. The gesture, which coincided with his birth month, was undertaken in gratitude to God for His goodness and mercies throughout 2025. Describing the outreach as a personal commitment to giving back, Mr. Atamudzi said the initiative was meant to remind vulnerable members of society that they are remembered, valued, and loved. Each beneficiary received essential items including…

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated GHS1,680,000 to the Ghana Air Force (GAF), completing its pledged financial support towards the refurbishment of aircraft for national assignments. The donation represents the final tranche of a US$300,000 commitment made by the Chamber to support the operational readiness of the Ghana Air Force. The funds are intended to assist in refurbishing aircraft used for critical national duties, including security operations, surveillance, and emergency response. A delegation from the Ghana Air Force visited the Chamber’s Secretariat to formally receive the final donation, marking the completion of the commitment first announced in 2024. Speaking…

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has issued an urgent appeal to Corporate Ghana and individual citizens to step in and help save lives at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) Ridge Hospital is one of Ghana’s major referral centres, serving nearly 1,000 patients every single day, with 200 admissions. Yet, despite the overwhelming demand, the facility lacks critical diagnostic equipment such as CT scanners, MRI machines, mammography and fluoroscopy units; tools that are essential for detecting and treating life-threatening conditions. “These are not luxuries,” Ms. Obuobia Darko-Opoku stressed. “They are fundamental tools…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s health by supporting a partnership between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Telecel Foundation Ghana to launch a Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign. The initiative forms part of activities marking Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and seeks to translate advocacy into tangible health outcomes for women. Speaking at the launch, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund described the collaboration as a deliberate move beyond awareness creation to practical action. The Fund noted that the goal is to ensure cervical cancer is detected early,…

The Ghana Police Service has escalated its intelligence-led operations across the nation to combat robbery and other violent crimes, resulting in the apprehension of several suspects associated with two significant robbery cases in various regions of the country. During a press conference in Accra, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) stated that these operations are part of a comprehensive national strategy designed to ensure the safety of lives, protect property, and uphold public security. A notable success included the capture of seven suspects linked to a highway robbery that took place on the Tamale–Buipe Highway in July 2025.…