Ghana Minute.
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Organization

Ghana Health Service

Ghana Health Service — government health agency overseeing disease monitoring, investigations into maternal deaths, and health promotion initiatives including malaria awareness and obesity prevention.

Society

GHS commits to thorough probe into Kasoa maternal death

The News

The Ghana Health Service has assured the family of Abigail Opoku, who died at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after reportedly being unable to undergo a caesarean section due to unavailable recovery ward beds, that an investigation committee will conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry with backing from the Ministry of Health and the President.

Why it matters

Ghana Health Service's commitment to probe maternal death at Kasoa hospital reflects ongoing accountability pressures over healthcare delivery failures.

15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. GHS commits to thorough probe into Kasoa maternal death

    The Ghana Health Service has assured the family of Abigail Opoku, who died at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after reportedly being unable to undergo a caesarean section due to unavailable recovery ward beds, that an investigation committee will conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry with backing from the Ministry of Health and the President.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Health Committee Chair questions "no bed" explanation in maternal death

    Parliament's Health Committee Chairman Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane has raised concerns over the account of a pregnant woman's death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital on April 26, questioning how the facility could admit a referred labour case without a bed and stating that standard protocol requires a medical doctor, not just a midwife, for such cases.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gold Fields Foundation backs World Malaria Day awareness campaign

    Gold Fields Ghana Foundation supported the 2026 World Malaria Day commemoration with a community engagement initiative in Tarkwa Nsuaem, where malaria remains a leading cause of outpatient cases. In 2025, Ghana recorded more than 5.3 million malaria cases, with the municipality documenting 160,474 suspected cases and 53,037 confirmed.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gushegu MP donates motorbikes and math sets to education, health services

    Alhassan Tampuli, Member of Parliament for Gushegu, has donated five motorbikes each to the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Health Service Municipal Directorates, along with 1,225 mathematical sets for BECE candidates. The MP said the donation was intended to support the institutions' monitoring and supervision efforts across the constituency's vast land area.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Obuasi celebrates World Malaria Day with free health screening

    Obuasi held a grand durbar and mini clinic at Len Clay Sports Stadium for World Malaria Day, funded by AngloGold Ashanti, where over ten doctors provided free screening and treatment. AngloGold Ashanti's malaria control programme protects about 1.4 million people across 16 districts and has provided free health screening to more than 7,000 people in Obuasi over the past four years.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. Investigation launched into maternal death at Kasoa hospital

    The Central Regional Health Directorate has begun an investigation into the death of a pregnant woman, Abigail Opoku, at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital on April 26, following reports that she was unable to undergo a caesarean section due to unavailability of beds in the recovery ward. A special committee comprising representatives from multiple health institutions and government bodies has been established to conduct a thorough probe, with findings to be made public.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Central Regional Health Directorate investigates maternal death at Kasoa hospital

    Ghana Health Service's Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a maternal death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, constituting a multi-agency committee to conduct a thorough and transparent review of the circumstances.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GOIL launches HSSEQ Week 2026 on psychosocial well-being

    GOIL PLC has launched its HSSEQ Week 2026, themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment," bringing together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to highlight physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The initiative aims to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. GOIL launches 2026 HSSEQ Week emphasizing psychosocial workplace well-being

    GOIL PLC has launched its 2026 HSSEQ Week themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment" to highlight the importance of physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The week-long celebration brings together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ghana Health Service warns of rising obesity among adolescents

    Three per cent of adolescent girls aged 15–19 and one per cent of adolescent boys in that age group are obese, the Ghana Health Service has revealed, warning the trend poses a serious public health risk and requires urgent intervention to prevent a rise in non-communicable diseases. The service has intensified efforts through initiatives such as the Diet and Healthy Lifestyles Programme for schoolchildren and wellness clinics for adults.

    28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Ghana Minute