Author: Krobea

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has made a second financial presentation to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to support four additional patients under its ongoing pilot programme, reinforcing efforts to provide timely and life-saving healthcare support. The beneficiaries, drawn from the Central, Northern and Greater Accra regions, are receiving treatment for critical conditions, including brain-related illnesses and cancer. The intervention forms part of the Trust Fund’s broader objective of easing the financial burden on patients requiring specialised care. An amount of GH₵282,958.90 was formally presented to the management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to cover the cost of neurosurgical procedures and oncology…

Ghana’s economy continues to enjoy positive inflationary impact as January recorded a further decline in the year-on-year rate. From 5.4 percent recorded in December, 2024, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu announced that January recorded an inflation of 3.8 percent. According to Dr Iddrisu, the figure is the lowest since rebasing of the Consumer Price Index in 2021. “In plain language, this means that on the average, prices were 3.8% higher in January 2026 than they were in January 2025.” The new figure marks the 13th consecutive monthly decline in inflation in Ghana. “When we compare this figure to the same…

Behind every life saved in Ghana’s healthcare system is a coordinated team, and at the heart of that team are specialist pharmacists who ensure medicines are safe, effective, and life-giving. Often working quietly behind the scenes, these professionals play a critical role in transforming prescriptions into hope for patients. Without their expertise, treatment falters; with it, care becomes safer, stronger, and more reliable. In recognition of this vital role, plans are underway to train 100 specialist pharmacists across Ghana over the next three years. The initiative is aimed at equipping pharmacists with advanced skills to work closely with clinicians and…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has taken an important step towards strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system by advancing plans to train specialist health professionals as part of its core mandate. The initiative aligns with one of the Fund’s four key pillars, which focuses on building human capacity to support the delivery of quality specialised healthcare across the country. Ahead of its official rollout scheduled for April, the Fund engaged the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives to begin discussions on a structured programme to train up to 100 specialist nurses over the next four years. The proposed training will cover…

Ashanti Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi-Boasiako has declared his intention to contest the National Chairman position. “I, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), having consulted my Maker and sought the counsel of party elders, hereby declare my intention to serve as National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party,” he announced in a statement released on Wednesday, February 4. He said he is going for the national executive position not out of “personal ambition, but to strengthen, rebuild, and unify our great party”. He pointed out that with the challenges the NPP has gone through recently, it needs…

Parliament will consider a wide range of economic and financial sector legislation as it resumes work, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has announced. He said the proposed bills were aimed at consolidating recent gains, strengthening institutions, and creating a more competitive business environment. Among the key bills before the House are the Ghana Cocoa Board (Amendment) Bill, the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, and the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to align Ghana’s deposit protection framework with international standards. Mr Ayariga also mentioned the Exemptions (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026. “These bills are…

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has commended President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he described as disciplined leadership that has restored economic confidence and eased pressures on households and businesses. Addressing Parliament at the resumption of sittings, Mr Ayariga said the government’s handling of the economy during a challenging period deserved recognition. Presenting an overview of Ghana’s fiscal and macroeconomic performance for 2025, the Majority Leader disclosed that the fiscal deficit had been contained at 1.8 per cent of GDP, while total public debt declined significantly from GH¢726.6 billion in 2024 to GH¢630.2 billion…

Re-elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has left Accra for the United Kingdom to attend a symposium. The symposium at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford is to celebrate the career of globally-renowned economist Professor Paul Collier. Writing on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 3, Dr Bawumia indicated that he will engage in “other activities” while at the University of Oxford. He’s hoping to return at the weekend.

Parliament will intensify its oversight role in the new sitting, with over 600 documents and questions referred for scrutiny, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has announced. He said accountability would remain at the heart of the House’s work, as Ghanaians demanded value for money and responsible governance. Mr Ayariga revealed that the Public Accounts Committee had been actively examining the management of petroleum revenues and the public accounts of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for 2024. “This is the essential work of safeguarding the public purse,” he said. “Every pesewa must be accounted for.”He noted that ministers, heads of state institutions,…

The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has successfully carried out a one-week monitoring and supervision exercise across selected districts in Volta, Bono and Bono East Regions. This forms part of efforts to ensure effective implementation of the Programme and adherence to approved operational standards. The monitoring exercise, conducted from Monday, January 26-30, focused on the inspection of kitchen equipment used by caterers, assessment of eating utensils, and verification of hygiene and sanitation practices at feeding centres. The team also reviewed data on daily feeding activities, including beneficiary numbers and meal consistency, to ensure accurate reporting and accountability. In addition, the…