Author: Krobea

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has extended its ongoing needs assessment tour to the Savannah Region, engaging management of the Bole Municipal Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen referral health facilities in the newly created regions. The visit forms part of the Fund’s broader strategy to expand access to specialised care for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. During the engagement, the GMTF team assessed the hospital’s infrastructure and service capacity to determine how best it could partner with the Trust Fund in delivering critical interventions. The exercise focused on identifying equipment gaps and other logistical challenges that hinder…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has hinted that it will soon begin implementing a licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cultivation of cannabis in Ghana. This follows Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework to operationalise the licensing regime. This is expected to cover controlled cultivation, processing and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent for medicinal and industrial purposes. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, NACOC clarified that the licences will be granted to only qualified entities that meet stringent requirements including security protocols, quality assurance standards and full compliance with…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a working visit to the 31st December Women’s Early Childhood Day Care Centre at Makola Market. The visit was to assess operations at the centre and interact with children, caregivers and market women. During the visit, the Minister met with the management of the centre to better understand their concerns, particularly those relating to early childhood care and development. She emphasised the government’s commitment to child protection and the need to provide safe spaces for children of women working in the informal sector. The Queen…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised what it describes as the excessive conduct of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in the arrest of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, arguing that the development represents a diversion from the pressing economic challenges confronting Ghanaians. In a statement dated Thursday, February 11 and signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus said the incident reflects misplaced priorities at a time of national difficulty. According to the statement, the investigation stems from a February 3, 2026, communique issued by the Secretary to the President, Mr Callistus Mahama, directing the NIB to probe allegations…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate release of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, describing his reported detention by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice”. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and signed by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus condemned what it termed an abuse of power. The statement outlined that the investigation into Mr Ofosu Nkansah followed a directive from the Secretary to the President, Mr Callistus Mahama, dated February 3, requesting the NIB to investigate allegations he allegedly made on Sompa Radio concerning the payment…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for transparency and strict adherence to constitutional procedures in the case involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, who has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The civil society group said the manner of his arrest and subsequent relocation raises significant legal and human rights concerns. Mr Ofosu Nkansah is said to have voluntarily appeared before the NIB on Thursday, February 5, accompanied by his lawyer, in connection with allegations he had publicly raised. The CDM stated that he was…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has demanded urgent clarification from the government regarding the legal status and whereabouts of Mr Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, following his reported detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The group described the circumstances of his arrest as alarming and warned that the situation raises serious constitutional concerns. In a strongly worded statement, the CDM said Mr Ofosu Nkansah, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), had initially cooperated fully with investigators. It stated that he voluntarily appeared before the NIB on Thursday, February 5, with his lawyer to assist with an…

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has suspended all public gatherings and student programmes until further notice. Officially approved religious, medical or humanitarian programmes are, however, exempted. This follows a violent clash among some student groups over the weekend. The clash on Sunday dawn left one student seriously injured. In a press release issued on Tuesday, February 10, management said investigations are underway to “identify all persons involved and recommend appropriate sanctions in accordance with University regulations and due process”. “All public gatherings and student programmes are suspended until further notice, except for officially approved religious, medical…

Parliamentary Candidate-elect of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has been affirmed by his party for the exercise next month. Baba Jamal will, therefore, be the party’s candidate in the by-elections on Tuesday, March 3. This follows the submission of a report by a three-member committee set up by the party to probe allegations of inducement and vote buying in the primaries on Saturday, February 7. Chaired by party stalwart Kofi Totobi Quakyi, the committee was given Tuesday, February 10 to submit its report to the party. The Majority in Parliament…

Parliament has approved an amount of GH¢2.9 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Care, following the passage of the relevant financial allocation. The approval marks a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen access to specialised healthcare, particularly for patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The approval came after consideration of the necessary policy and funding arrangements, with lawmakers acknowledging the growing burden of chronic illnesses on households and the healthcare system. The Fund is designed to provide financial support for the treatment and management of conditions such as cancers, kidney failure, and other…