HEALTH

The Member of Parliament  for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has called the bluff of President Akufo-Addo for promising to complete all projects under the Agenda 111 programme before the end of his second term. While delivering the 2022 State of the Nation Address, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged that the initial deadline …

A group calling itself Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (2019 Second Batch) have declared their intention to embark on a massive demonstration if government does not release their financial clearance and post them. According to them, the demo is aimed at securing employment opportunities for the second batch of …

Ghanaians may soon have to pay for consultation services at retail pharmacies across the country.   Stakeholders are discussing plans to develop a policy around charges for services such as counselling, dispensing, among others.   The Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) revealed this consultation fee policy and is expected …

The Member of Parliament for Juaboso and also Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has accused the government of deceiving Ghanaians about the Agenda 111 initiative.   According to him, President Akufo-Addo is prepping Ghanaians ahead of time, to accept his failure to deliver on the said …

The President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eased the compulsory wearing of face masks at public places, effective Monday, March 28, 2022. “From tomorrow, Monday, 28th March, the wearing of facemasks is no longer mandatory”, the President directed.         But the president urged Ghanaians to …

Religious bodies have been given the green light to operate their premises at full capacity as the country softens its COVID-19 mandates. All other indoor and outdoor social events including funerals, conferences, cinemas can also be held without a restriction in number. These are new directives given by President Nana …

Fully vaccinated persons arriving at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will longer present a negative PCR COVID-19 test from the country of embarkation, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. From Monday, March 28, 2022, the president said, such travellers, will also not be tested on arrival. Those who have …

The President of Ghana, H.E Akufo-Addo is set to address the nation on measures his administration has put in place to intensify the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The 28th address, which will be delivered at 8 pm, is expected to outline key interventions that would be implemented going forward …

Chiefs and Elders of Offinso Traditional Council have today vented their anger on Health Minister, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman Manu for what they describe as, his diabolic attempt to relocate a hospital meant for Offinso South, to Offinso South.   At a press conference attended by Chief, Elders and residents of …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to doctors and other healthcare professionals to accept postings to deprived communities in the country. He said it is distressing to hear news about the refusal of doctors to go move to these areas particularly in the newly-created regions and districts.   Speaking …