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Government to build regional hospitals in six new regions

The government has announced plans to construct regional hospitals in the six newly created regions to improve access to healthcare...

GAF urges public cooperation in nationwide flood clean-up exercise

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has called on the public to cooperate with security agencies as the nationwide post-flood clean-up...

Mahama reaffirms support for senior citizens at Republic Day luncheon

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare, pensions and social protection to ensure dignified ageing...

Foreign Affairs Ministry to replace passports lost or damaged in floods

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an expedited process to replace Ghanaian passports lost or damaged during this week's...

NHIA announces free NHIS registration for flood-affected persons in Accra

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for persons affected by recent...

Health Ministry launches Free Primary Healthcare Initiative in Western North Region

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has launched the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative in the Western North Region as...

Delivery of two locomotives significant addition to Ghana's rail assets – Transport Minister

Ghana taking delivery of two locomotives significant addition to rail assets – Transport Minister

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has taken delivery of two locomotives and 20 freight wagons for container and cargo...

Sarah Adwoa Safo shot at Akofena Palace over Kristo Asafo succession dispute

Former Dome-Kwabenya MP and former Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury during a violent confrontation at Akofena...

Ablakwa announces preservation of Christiansborg Castle and return of 2,000 artefacts to Ghana

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced major commitments from European partners to preserve Ghana's historical heritage and return...