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Ghana Medical Association raises concerns over doctors' safety

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The Ghana Medical Association has expressed concern over threats to medical doctors named in an investigation into Charles Amissah's death, with the GMA President saying the doctors have been exposed to public hostility, online harassment, and threats following the report's public release. He described the decision to publicly identify the doctors as "unfortunate" and argued there were better ways to handle the matter without exposing them.

Why it matters

Doctors named in a high-profile investigation face public harassment and threats, raising fundamental questions about investigative transparency and professional safety.

21 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Medical Association raises concerns over doctors' safety

    The Ghana Medical Association has expressed concern over threats to medical doctors named in an investigation into Charles Amissah's death, with the GMA President saying the doctors have been exposed to public hostility, online harassment, and threats following the report's public release. He described the decision to publicly identify the doctors as "unfortunate" and argued there were better ways to handle the matter without exposing them.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Suame MP criticizes defunct ORAL initiative as unconstitutional and ineffective

    John Darko, MP for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has denounced the now-defunct Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative as unconstitutional and lacking legal basis, arguing that a president-elect has no authority to establish an investigative body and that the operation produced little substance despite surrounding publicity.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP urges Mahama to complete Agenda 111 hospital projects

    Suame MP John Darko has called on President Mahama to prioritise completing stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects from the previous administration rather than starting new infrastructure initiatives, arguing the healthcare facilities are critical to improving healthcare delivery and that the government should complete ongoing audits to resume construction.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. STC Coaches' online booking platform remains down for months

    Intercity STC Coaches Limited's online booking platform and mobile app have been unavailable for an extended period, forcing passengers to use phone reservations or in-person purchases instead. Customers report the outage has caused inconvenience, forced them to switch to competitors, and say the company has provided no explanation or transparency about the disruption.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. NAFCO needs GH¢770m to clear rice glut from 2025–26

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company says it requires at least GH¢770 million to absorb a rice surplus from the 2025 farming season, but has received only GH¢100 million in 2025 funds and is awaiting a further GH¢200 million announced in the 2026 Budget.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. ECG invests GH¢1.11bn in Ashanti transformer upgrades

    The Electricity Company of Ghana is deploying 300 new distribution transformers across the Ashanti Region and upgrading existing conductors to improve supply reliability and address power fluctuations affecting households and businesses. The intervention, taking effect from May 6, is part of a broader network strengthening programme.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Political interference weakens local governance, CHALOG president warns

    The Chamber for Local Governance president says political interference and excessive central control from Accra are the greatest obstacles to effective local governance in Ghana, with decisions on resource use and project contracts being directed centrally rather than left to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Media Convergence Conference examines journalism's digital transformation

    A one-day Media Convergence Conference convened in Accra on 29 April 2026 brought together academics, media practitioners, policymakers and technology leaders to discuss the future of journalism in Ghana as the industry navigates a digital-first landscape. The forum examined how traditional media models must adapt to shifting audience behaviour and emerging technologies that are redefining content production, distribution and monetisation.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Three Akosombo hydro units restored after GRIDCO fire

    The Ministry of Energy confirmed that three of six generation units at Akosombo hydro plant have been restored to service four days after a fire destroyed the substation's control room, reducing the nation's power evacuation capacity. The restoration represents 50% recovery of Akosombo's generation capacity, achieved through engineers bypassing incinerated infrastructure under extreme pressure.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Power supply to normalise by week's end after Akosombo fire

    A fire at Ghana Grid Company's Akosombo substation caused widespread power outages by damaging the control room and other critical infrastructure. The Energy Ministry says engineers are implementing a temporary bypass system to restore supply within the week, while permanent reconstruction will take months.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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