Regional hospital in Ghana's Western Region where a suspect died in custody following his arrest in connection with a gold buyer's murder in August 2026.
… She identified the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and other health facilities in the Western Region as important to efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery closer to communities. …
… She cited the Western Region’s health facilities, including the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, as important to efforts to bring appropriate care closer to patients. …
… wo additional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital were expected to be commissioned before the end of the year, while future facilities were planned for Ho Teaching Hospital and the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital …
… He added that the government is also advancing plans to install similar specialised facilities at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Takoradi and the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region. …
… She suffered burns and was immediately rushed to the emergency unit of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment. …
… Okoh-Owusu has served as Medical Officer in charge of the Diabetic Clinic at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, District Director of Health Services for Mpohor and Ellembelle Districts, the first Regional Director of Health Services for the newly created Western North Region, Regio …
… These include the Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho and Sunyani Teaching Hospitals; Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital; Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta, Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regional Hospitals; Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital; Kumasi South Hospital; …
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has launched nationwide stakeholder engagement to address the financial burden of serious and chronic illnesses on families, warning that no family should be forced into financial ruin to save a loved one. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of the Fund and build partnerships to improve access to specialised healthcare, with the Regional Minister calling for collective effort across government, private sector, and civil society.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has launched nationwide stakeholder engagement to address the financial burden of serious and chronic illnesses on families, warning that no family should be forced into financial ruin to save a loved one. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of the Fund and build partnerships to improve access to specialised healthcare, with the Regional Minister calling for collective effort across government, private sector, and civil society.
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund says stronger financial support is needed for patients battling chronic illnesses, as medical costs force many families to exhaust savings and sell belongings. The Fund is expected to provide support for eligible patients requiring specialised treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases while strengthening healthcare infrastructure and specialist capacity.
Western Regional Police arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of 40-year-old gold buyer Seth Kobina at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta on August 20, 2026. The alleged gang leader, Emmanuel Amponsah, died in hospital custody after arrest, while four other suspects—Christopher Seyiri, Bashiru Ibrahim, Thomas Odoom, and Isaac Quayeson—were arrested in subsequent operations.
The Western Regional Police Command arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of 40-year-old gold buyer Seth Kobina, who was shot in the chest during an attack on his shop at Agona Fie on August 20. One of the suspects, Emmanuel Amponsah, died at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after his arrest.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, now an operational institution, has completed a pilot programme providing financial support to 50 patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and is undertaking nationwide assessments to identify healthcare infrastructure gaps ahead of broader rollout.
President Mahama has announced plans to expand specialised cardiovascular care across Ghana through the establishment of new comprehensive cardiology centres at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital, aiming to bring advanced cardiac services closer to millions of Ghanaians in the middle and northern regions.
MTN Ghana has donated 3,888 hospital beds and medical accessories to seven public health facilities nationwide as part of its 2026 "21 Days of Y'ello Care" campaign and 30th anniversary celebrations. The donation includes refurbished beds, ward screens, drip stands, and other equipment, and was accompanied by handwashing station installations, health outreaches, and medical bill assistance.
A fire broke out in the female dormitory at the Government Secretarial School in Sekondi on Saturday morning, affecting 20 female trainees. One nursing trainee sustained burn injuries and was hospitalised, though no fatalities were recorded.
Dr. Marion Okoh-Owusu has been reassigned from her position as Regional Director of Health Services for the Western Region, prompting concerns among health workers about the continuity of Ghana's Free Primary Health Care initiative and other public health interventions in the region.
The Ghana Health Trust Fund's Patient Support Programme covered medical bills for 85 patients during its pilot phase, spending over GH¢4.8 million on surgeries and cancer treatments across 11 hospitals. The programme is prepared for nationwide rollout next month, with an initial focus on four cancer types.