The Ministry of Health has appealed to doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to return to work while investigations into the hospital's CEO's conduct continue. The strike, initiated by the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association after the CEO's suspension and joined by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, has prompted the Ministry to warn of potential disruption to healthcare delivery at the referral hospital.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana spends approximately GH¢40 million annually on feeding prison inmates, with the daily allocation recently increased from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5 per inmate—an amount the Interior Minister says remains inadequate for three nutritious meals. The article proposes that this budget challenge could be addressed through a long-term strategy where MMDAs allocate land to the Ghana Prisons Service for agricultural production of staple crops, livestock, and fish farming to improve food security and create jobs.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks to allow an independent investigation into the closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit. The suspension follows the CEO's public announcement of the cessation of emergency admissions, which the Ministry says contradicted national directives requiring emergency care access.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapsed at North Industrial Area early Sunday, June 6, trapping at least two people beneath rubble. Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces personnel launched a rescue operation; one victim was rescued and hospitalised, while efforts continue to locate others trapped under the debris.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online examines potential health risks from chemicals in sanitary pads used across Ghana, highlighting that while access campaigns focus on distribution, the safety and composition of products remain underexplored. The article identifies bleaching processes and other manufacturing practices that may introduce endocrine disruptors and other harmful substances into pads worn against sensitive skin.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-storey building collapsed in Avenor, North Kaneshie on Sunday, June 7, killing two people and injuring two others who were rescued. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO and other agencies concluded search and rescue operations after extensive efforts, with the cause of the collapse yet to be determined.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapsed at North Industrial Area around 4:25 a.m., triggering emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces. Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says the priority is rescuing victims now that excavators have arrived at the scene.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapsed at North Industrial Area in Accra early on June 7, killing at least one person and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service, Police, and Armed Forces are conducting search-and-rescue operations with specialized equipment.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Flooding in Accra is increasingly affecting newly developed residential communities and estates, raising questions about rapid urban expansion, poor planning, wetland encroachment, inadequate drainage, and climate change as contributing factors.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has joined the ongoing strike at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, demanding that the Health Minister reverse the two-week suspension of the hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo. The association argues that the suspension does not address the hospital's infrastructural deficits, congestion, and resource constraints.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Labour Commission has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association to immediately call off its indefinite strike, citing violations of the Labour Act and improper service of the strike notice. The doctors had struck following management measures to address overcrowding in the Emergency Department, expressing concern that the CEO faced disciplinary sanctions for those actions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following heavy rains that have damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure in Accra and other parts of the country, the Government has pledged to intensify efforts to address persistent flooding challenges and support recovery efforts in affected communities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have threatened to join an ongoing industrial action over the Health Minister's two-week suspension of the hospital's CEO, arguing that the suspension does not address the hospital's underlying challenges of overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and resource constraints.
7 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A building under construction collapsed in Accra's North Industrial Area, killing two people and injuring one who is receiving treatment at Ridge Hospital. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are working to clear rubble and search for possible survivors.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews The Law will discuss the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715), examining its impact, implementation challenges, and what more must be done to ensure the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Legal experts, advocates, and stakeholders will explore whether the Act has delivered on its promise of accessibility, equality, and protection.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapsed in Accra's North Industrial Area on June 7 at about 4:25 a.m., killing two people and leaving one injured receiving treatment at Ridge Hospital. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces continue search-and-rescue operations using specialized equipment and heavy machinery.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman who had been applying for hundreds of jobs without success says that tailoring her CV to match each job description and company values, rather than sending generic applications, helped her secure a role.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five heavily armed robbers attacked the Gomoa Dominase Onion Market in the Central Region, fatally shooting a mobile money vendor and critically injuring another person. Eyewitnesses reported more than 20 rounds of ammunition were discharged during the attack.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Seth Quaye Mensah, a 24-year fashion industry veteran, has spent four years repairing and replacing torn school uniforms for vulnerable pupils through his Dress Well to School initiative, which has reached nine schools and benefited hundreds of children in the Amasaman area of Greater Accra Region.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Vice President visited the collapsed building site in the North Industrial Area in Greater Accra, where emergency teams are continuing rescue and recovery operations. She was briefed by officials from the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces, and toured the debris field, commending rescue personnel working under challenging conditions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for strict adherence to building and safety regulations following a structure collapse at the North Industrial Area in Accra, emphasizing the need for investigations and accountability to prevent future tragedies.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says excavators have arrived at the collapsed building in the North Industrial Area and authorities are fully focused on rescuing victims trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at about 4:25 a.m., involving response personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service and Ghana Armed Forces.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Authorities from the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, supported by NADMO and police, have begun enforcing evacuation of a structurally unsafe building on Abebrese Street, Osu. A long-term tenant reported lack of notice before eviction, while the building owner confirmed the family had received warnings over the past month.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has commended the Ghana Police Service for arresting Isaac Adu Gyamfi, accused of defrauding unemployed health professionals by falsely promising to secure them employment within the Ghana Health Service in exchange for money. The suspect has been arraigned before court and remanded into police custody; the Ministry reiterated that health sector employment follows strictly approved procedures and does not require payment to individuals or intermediaries.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Honda Civic saloon car caught fire at Kwamoso-Duasin in the Eastern Region on June 4 and was completely destroyed; firefighters from Koforidua extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported, though the cause remains under investigation.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Teaching Council has announced that results for the 2026 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination 1 (GTLE 1) will be published on Monday, June 8, with candidates able to access outcomes online via exam.ntc.gov.gh using their serial number and PIN, or GTLE index number and registered phone number.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei announced plans to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra and raise the Dome Pillar Two bridge to improve stormwater capacity following heavy flooding that inundated parts of the capital.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Educators have urged parents to invest consistently in their children's education, describing it as one of the most profitable and sustainable investments families can make. The appeal comes ahead of the 2026 UCMAS National Competition, expected to bring together about 500 private basic schools in August 2026, where learners will answer 150 questions within eight minutes to test cognitive abilities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has declared a dilapidated building on Abebrese Street in Osu unsafe for habitation and ordered its demolition after issuing multiple evacuation notices to occupants. Tenants have vacated and the demolition is expected to take place at night.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority's Kasoa Area Office conducted a week-long climate education campaign in 25 basic schools across the Effutu Municipality, Gomoa East District and Agona West Municipality, teaching pupils about climate change causes, environmental conservation, waste management and tree planting. The initiative, part of World Environment Day 2026 activities, aimed to equip young people with practical climate knowledge and inspire them to become agents of change in their communities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Onion traders at Gomoa Dominase Market in the Central Region are calling on the Inspector General of Police and President John Mahama to establish a police station after an armed robbery left a mobile money vendor dead and another critically injured. The traders say this is the fourth robbery attack at the market and the lack of nearby security has made the market vulnerable, driving away customers and harming business.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council warned that prank and false emergency reports to agencies including NADMO, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service are diverting critical resources and attention away from genuine emergencies as flooding affects parts of Greater Accra, and has appealed to residents to use emergency lines only for legitimate emergencies.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapse in Accra's North Industrial Area caused a temporary power outage affecting approximately 1,000 residents. One person died and three others were rescued; ECG officials note the structure was built too close to a transformer that had to be switched off.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian physician and preventative health advocate Dr. Joyce Emefa Addo-Klah has been honoured with the prestigious Africa's 100 Legendary Award at a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. The award recognises her work curbing Non-Communicable Diseases and advancing public health restructuring across sub-Saharan Africa.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Disability rights advocate Humphrey Matey Kofie has called for stronger and more clearly defined accessibility requirements in Ghana's proposed Persons with Disability Bill, arguing that the current 2006 Act has not provided sufficient guidance on standards for public institutions, employers and developers to ensure equal access for persons with disabilities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of its mental health initiative to improve care delivery and create a more patient-friendly environment. The hospital director said the refurbished facility has improved the hospital's image, enhanced safety and comfort, and is helping to change public perceptions of mental health care.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A building collapsed at the North Industrial Area in Accra on Sunday morning, June 7, killing one person and injuring two others; three people were rescued from the rubble, with emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Ghana Armed Forces continuing search operations.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →