Our primary healthcare policy superior to NPP’s – Titus Beyuo

Prof. Titus Beyuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Lambusie, has emphasized the party’s proposed primary healthcare policy, which aims to make healthcare more accessible across Ghana. The NDC’s Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, proposes a system where patients will not be required to pay for medical services at CHPS compounds, district hospitals,…

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Election Watch Ghana appeals EC’s decision on observer status

Election Watch Ghana has written to the Electoral Commission of Ghana, appealing the decision to deny them observer status for the upcoming 2024 general elections. In a letter dated November 8, 2024, Executive Secretary Austin Rose Austine Blankson expressed understanding of the Commission’s decision but emphasized Election Watch Ghana’s contributions to promoting transparency and accountability…

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TEWU threatens to strike on Monday over delayed implementation of service condition

The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Trade Union Congress-Ghana (TUC) has announced a possible strike, citing frustration over the prolonged delay in finalising and implementing the Conditions of Service agreements for members within the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Museums and Monuments Board, Public Technical Universities, and Public Universities. According…

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If we’re serious about combating galamsey, we need to provide adequate funding – Steve Manteaw

The Co-Chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Dr. Steve Manteaw, believes that Ghana needs to put its money where its mouth is to combat galamsey. He advocates for a genuine commitment and dedicated budgetary allocation to tackle the issue, rather than just paying lip service. Dr. Steve Manteaw, shared his insights during…

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Free dialysis under NHIS not politically motivated – Dr Dacosta Aboagye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye, has dismissed suggestions that the timing of the rollout for free dialysis treatment is politically motivated. According to him, when he was appointed to oversee the authority, he immediately informed the board that implementing dialysis coverage was a top priority. Speaking…

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Next NDC government will prioritize affordable healthcare for everyone – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized the pressing need for reforms in Ghana’s healthcare system, pointing to insufficient infrastructure and growing costs as major problems. Speaking on Tuesday, November 12, following the commissioning of a newly built maternity and children’s ward in Bodom, Nkoranza North, with his wife,…

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