Trained health volunteers equipped with medical kits will fan out into communities across Ghana, sitting under trees, visiting homes and staffing containerised health kiosks to bring free screening and basic healthcare to Ghanaians where they live. President John Dramani Mahama announced the details of the volunteer-driven outreach model on Wednesday […]

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Free Primary Healthcare policy, laying out in plain terms how a three-tier system stretching from community volunteers to specialist hospitals is designed to give every Ghanaian access to care from prevention all the way to treatment. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday […]

The government has announced a temporary intervention to cushion consumers against rising petroleum prices, with effect from April 16, 2026, the next pricing window. Under the measure, the state will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol. The move is aimed at reducing the financial […]

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed three Memoranda of Understanding with SENTUO Group Limited to support agro-industrial development in Ghana. The agreement, signed in Accra on Tuesday, covers the establishment of a cashew processing plant at Sampa in the Bono Region and a fertiliser manufacturing facility, aimed at […]

The Free Primary Health Care policy will be rolled out in phases between 2026 and 2028, beginning with 150 selected districts, particularly those that are underserved, before expanding to cover the entire country. The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed this on Monday during a press engagement as part […]

The government has uncapped the National Health Insurance Scheme and fully integrated the budget for the Free Primary Health Care policy into the NHIS allocation, with a hybrid payment model set to cover both preventive and curative services under the new programme. The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh made […]

Every Ghanaian can now access a package of essential primary health care services free of charge at public health facilities across the country, with a valid National ID as the only requirement at the point of care. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh made the announcement on Monday during a press […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, in a significant move to enhance local economic activity, has officially launched the construction of a 24-hour Economy Market in Karaga District, intending to stimulate economic growth and improve livelihoods for residents. The ceremony took place on Wednesday in the Karaga District. Mr […]

The Francophonie Festival on Saturday staged a colourful street float through the capital, marking one of the headline events of this year’s celebration. The procession featured delegations from Francophone countries, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), selected schools, and individual participants. Organisers explained that the annual celebration aims to sensitise the […]

The government has directed the Finance and Energy Ministers to remove some taxes and margins on fuel to bring down prices at the pump, with the relief expected to take effect at the next pricing window, approximately one week away. The decision to remove some taxes and margins on fuel […]