Author: Esi Abokomah

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has declared every Wednesday a national Fugu-wearing day as part of efforts to promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. The directive, issued on 10 February 2026, encourages Ghanaians and friends of Ghana at home and abroad to wear Fugu, also known as Batakari, in all its diverse forms and designs.

Education authorities in Ghana are urging parents to collaborate more closely with schools to address rising cases of student indiscipline, emphasising that strong partnerships between parents and teachers are critical to shaping character and ensuring academic success.

Fisherfolk along Ghana’s coastline are raising alarm over worsening marine pollution, warning that plastic waste choking the shorelines is accelerating declining fish catches and threatening livelihoods and food safety.

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid a surprise working visit to the Asesewa Government Hospital in Ghana’s Eastern Region, signalling a renewed government push to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a seven-member Investigation Committee to examine allegations of unethical medical practices at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and health professionals are renewing calls for early detection, vaccination and regular screening, stressing that cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers affecting women in Ghana.

The World Health Organization has reaffirmed its support for Ghana’s health sector reforms following a courtesy visit by a high-level delegation to the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, officials said.

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged Christians to critically assess prophecies and reject any that contradict Scripture, warning against the growing influence of what he described as false and manipulative spiritual claims, particularly during politically sensitive periods.

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, has clarified that owners of structures along the Kpeshie Lagoon were given multiple notices prior to demolition activities aimed at restoring the waterway.

Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has unveiled a Labour Exchange Programme aimed at reducing unemployment among health professionals while positioning the country as a key exporter of skilled medical personnel.