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Dr Theo Acheampong

Also known as: Dr. Theo Acheampong · Theophilius Acheampong · Dr Theophilius Acheampong · Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong · Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong · Dr Tiwaa Acheampong

Technical Advisor to Ghana's Ministry of Finance who speaks on fiscal policy, healthcare infrastructure, and economic reforms.

2026-05-022026-09-13

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A Medical Doctor at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital, Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong, also cautioned girls about the dangers associated with unsafe abortion and encouraged them to seek professional medical care when faced with an unintended pregnancy.

    GIMAT calls for stronger parent-school collaboration to support girls’ health and development
  3. Joy Online

    Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampon, Medical Doctor, Berekum Holy Family Hospital Medical doctor at Holy Family Hospital in Berekum, Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong, also underscored the importance of equipping girls with accurate reproductive health information.

    Biology of the Girl Child Summit equips over 1,500 girls in Berekum with reproductive health knowledge
  4. July 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr. Theo Acheampong, said the Ministry of Finance still expects inflation to end 2026 within its target range of 8%, plus or minus 2 percentage points.

    Inflation To Rise 9% By End Of 2026 – Fitch Solutions
  6. Joy Online

    Government Maintains Inflation Target Speaking at the same PwC Ghana webinar, Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the Ministry of Finance still expects inflation to end 2026 within its target range of 8%, plus or minus 2 percentage points.

    Fitch Solutions predicts inflation to rise to 9% by end-2026 despite recent gains
  7. Joy Online

    Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theophilius Acheampong, has indicated that the government’s 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects while outlining measures to improve value for money in public spending.

    2026 Mid-Year Budget to highlight key infrastructure projects — Dr Theo Acheampong
  8. Joy Online

    Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theophilius Acheampong, says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will focus on the government’s fiscal performance, expenditure, borrowing and key policy initiatives, with no plans to introduce new taxes.

    Mid-Year Budget: No new taxes expected – Dr Theo Acheampong
  9. Joy Online

    Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, has clarified that Ghana’s recent early debt settlements should not be interpreted as a sign that the country is preparing to return to the international bond market anytime soon.

    Ghana not returning to bond market yet despite early debt settlements — Theo Acheampong
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Theo Acheampong, disclosed this while delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr.

    Finance Ministry cites ¢10.7bn 2025 NHIS funding as health financing reforms deepen
  12. Joy Online

    Delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) in Koforidua, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the government now views healthcare as eco

    Healthy people are Ghana’s strongest currency, Finance Ministry says
  13. Joy Online

    Delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theo Acheampong, said the changing global financing landscape makes stronger collaboration betwe

    Declining donor funding makes CHAG partnership more critical – Finance Ministry
Society

GIMAT urges parent-school-community collaboration on girls' health

The News

The GIMAT Volunteer Network has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and communities to bridge knowledge gaps among girls on reproductive health and development, citing communication gaps that can leave girls vulnerable to misinformation. The organisation held the Biology of the Girl Child Summit at Presbyterian Senior High School in Berekum, bringing together more than 1,500 girls for education on reproductive health, cervical cancer awareness, and character development.

25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. GIMAT urges parent-school-community collaboration on girls' health

    The GIMAT Volunteer Network has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and communities to bridge knowledge gaps among girls on reproductive health and development, citing communication gaps that can leave girls vulnerable to misinformation. The organisation held the Biology of the Girl Child Summit at Presbyterian Senior High School in Berekum, bringing together more than 1,500 girls for education on reproductive health, cervical cancer awareness, and character development.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Berekum summit equips 1,500 girls with reproductive health knowledge

    The Biology of the Girl Child Summit, held at Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in the Bono Region and organised by the GIMAT Volunteer Network, educated over 1,500 girls on reproductive health, body understanding, and personal development, covering topics including abortion, infections, cervical cancer, and safeguarding. Organisers called for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, communities, and corporate institutions to bridge knowledge gaps affecting girls' development.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Fitch Solutions projects Ghana inflation at 9% by end 2026

    Fitch Solutions has projected Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, largely driven by renewed pressure on the cedi, stronger domestic demand, and higher food prices linked to El Niño-related weather disruptions, despite the cedi's recent strong performance. The projection is based on the Bank of Ghana's new monetary stance and expectations that the cedi will not stabilise strongly in coming months.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Fitch Solutions forecasts inflation to reach 9% by end-2026

    Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, driven largely by renewed pressure on the cedi, and further to 13.2% by end-2027 due to stronger domestic demand, imported inflation, and food price increases linked to weather disruptions. The forecast contrasts with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's projection of 5% inflation by December.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. 2026 mid-year budget to update Parliament on infrastructure

    Ghana's Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance says the 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects and outline measures to improve value for money in public spending, while also focusing on reforms to strengthen monitoring and accountability in public funds.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 2026 Mid-Year Budget review focuses on fiscal performance, no new taxes

    Ghana's Ministry of Finance technical advisor Dr Theophilius Acheampong says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will assess government fiscal performance, expenditure, borrowing and policy initiatives without introducing new taxes, as the government believes Ghana's fiscal challenge is primarily an expenditure management issue rather than a revenue problem.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Ghana settles $700m in Eurobond debt, not returning to market yet

    Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Finance Ministry allocates GH¢10.7bn to NHIS in 2025

    The Ministry of Finance says the government's GH¢10.7 billion allocation to the National Health Insurance Scheme in 2025, including GH¢6.5 billion for provider claims, is part of broader reforms to strengthen the scheme's financial sustainability and support the Free Primary Healthcare programme. The ministry noted that uncapping the NHIS has provided additional fiscal space for healthcare financing.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Finance Ministry frames healthcare as economic infrastructure, not social service

    The Finance Ministry argues that Ghana's strongest national asset is the health and productivity of its people, not currency or natural resources. Dr Theo Acheampong, a technical advisor at the ministry, said government views healthcare as essential economic infrastructure that expands access to services, improves workforce productivity, and drives national development.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Finance Ministry identifies CHAG as critical healthcare partner amid donor decline

    The Finance Ministry has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as critical to sustaining healthcare delivery as Ghana faces declining donor support and must increasingly finance its own health priorities. The ministry says the reduction in external development financing requires stronger domestic systems, improved public financing, greater efficiency, and innovation in the health sector.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Theo Acheampong backs IMF PCI as anchor for economic reforms

    Ghana's Ministry of Finance Technical Advisor Dr Theo Acheampong has defended the proposed Policy Coordination Instrument with the IMF as essential for sustaining reforms and strengthening economic credibility, noting it provides policy discipline and technical support beyond financial assistance. He said the PCI arrangement would support reforms in state-owned enterprises and central bank operations while reassuring investors and credit rating agencies about Ghana's economic direction.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Ghana completes IMF bailout programme ahead of schedule

    Ghana has officially completed its Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking the end of its financial bailout relationship with the global lender. The government says the completion represents restoration of macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability achieved ahead of schedule.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Government defended for leadership during Ghana power crisis

    Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Dr Theo Acheampong defended the government's handling of recent power supply challenges, saying clear leadership was demonstrated through timely communication and coordinated interventions following an incident at Akosombo hydro facility. However, Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa criticized authorities for what he describes as "insincere" communication regarding persistent power outages.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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