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Ghana's public health agency implementing programmes including free surgery outreach and free primary healthcare, recently condemned assaults on staff and investigated newborn disappearance at district hospital.

2026-04-282026-06-18
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … World Vision Ghana, in partnership with Unilever Ghana and the Ghana Health Service, delivered an oral hygiene education session for 500 schoolchildren, 267 girls and 233 boys, and the impact was felt immediately. …

    From the classroom to the home: How one day in Bulingin is changing healthy habits for good

  3. Joy Online

    … The Ministry of Health, in coordination with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and international border management agencies, is expected to roll out the structural designs and logistics timelines for the construction of the new border outposts in the coming weeks.

    Ebola threat: Gov’t to build health posts at all land borders

  4. The Chronicle

    … Her career within the Ghana Health Service has spanned district, regional, and national levels, giving her a unique understanding of healthcare challenges and opportunities across the country. …

    Leadership Transitions and the Future of Free Primary Health Care in the W/R

  5. Business & Financial Times

    … I hereby entreat civil society, workers’ unions, religious bodies, and all right-thinking Ghanaians to rise up and demand accountability from those in authority—the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Medical and Dental Council, and the Government of Ghana. …

    A call for ‘The Charles Amissah Act’

  6. Daily Guide

    … The Acting Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Kofi Owusu, noted that the policy aims to improve the health and well-being of the citizenry, and called on health professionals and the people to make it a success. …

    Free Primary Health Care Launched In WR

  7. The Chronicle

    The Western Regional Health Committee has expressed concern over the transfer of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. …

    Western Regional Health committee protests transfer of GHS Director

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Acting Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kofi Owusu, described the policy as robust and capable of significantly improving the health and well-being of the population. …

    Don’t derail Free Primary Health Care programme… Dixcove Omanhene warns

  9. Joy Online

    … Let us listen to the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service on any updates,” he stated. …

    All public events must provide handwashing facilities — Health Minister

  10. Joy Online

    … Clarifying the relationship between the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Minister stressed that the two institutions operate as one entity in the implementation of health policies and emergency responses. …

    We are closely monitoring the Ebola situation — Health Minister assures Ghanaians

  11. The Chronicle

    … The Acting Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. David Owusu, described the launch as a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to improve access to healthcare services. …

    Five Districts selected for first phase of gov’t Free Primary Healthcare in Western region
Society

Flooding poses disease outbreak risk, GAPHTO warns

The News

The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned of heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken following flooding. He cited Ghana's history of floods being followed by communicable diseases including cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhoeal infections, dysentery and malaria, linked to contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowding and increased mosquito breeding.

Why it matters

Flooding poses heightened disease outbreak risk; public health officials warn of cholera, typhoid, and malaria threats without urgent preventive measures.

15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Flooding poses disease outbreak risk, GAPHTO warns

    The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned of heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken following flooding. He cited Ghana's history of floods being followed by communicable diseases including cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhoeal infections, dysentery and malaria, linked to contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowding and increased mosquito breeding.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Former Minister Endorses Dr Moomin for NPP Treasurer Post

    Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, a former Upper West Regional Minister and NPP National Council member, has endorsed Dr Issahaku Tahiru Moomin's candidacy for National Treasurer of the NPP, citing Moomin's competence, integrity, and fiscal discipline demonstrated during his tenure as Municipal Chief Executive for Wa Municipal Assembly.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Family demands probe into newborn disappearance at Salaga Hospital

    The family of a woman who gave birth at Salaga Government Hospital in the Savannah Region is demanding an independent investigation into the alleged disappearance of their newborn baby girl. The baby was reportedly born on Wednesday morning but could not be found after the mother was transferred to the postnatal ward, prompting accusations against hospital staff and appeals to Ghana's Health Minister.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region

    Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh launched the Free Primary Healthcare initiative in the Volta Region during a working visit that included engagements with traditional leaders and health officials. The initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme and shift the healthcare system toward prevention and early detection rather than curative care.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Two midwives remanded over newborn disappearance at Salaga Hospital

    Two midwives from East Gonja District Hospital have been remanded into police custody over their alleged involvement in the disappearance of a newborn from the facility on June 10, 2026. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and abduction, and the case has been adjourned to June 18, 2026.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Newborn goes missing at Salaga hospital, police investigate

    The Savannah Regional Health Directorate confirmed that a newborn disappeared from the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga on June 10, 2026. An immediate search within the hospital yielded no results, and the matter has been referred to the East Gonja District Police Command for investigation.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Chartered accountant declares bid for NPP national treasurer

    Dr. Issahaku Moomin Tahiru, a chartered accountant and former Wa Municipal Chief Executive Officer, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party when nominations open. He brings experience in public financial management from roles at the Controller and Accountant General's Department, Ghana Revenue Authority, and Ghana Health Service.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Afari Military Hospital was 97% complete before government change

    Former Presidential Advisor on Health Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare has defended progress on the Afari Military Hospital project, stating it was about 96 to 97 per cent complete when the NPP administration left office, with only outstanding works and specialised equipment installation remaining. The facility was scheduled to be commissioned and operationalised in early 2025 to ease the patient burden on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and improve healthcare access in the northern Ashanti Region.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 38 hernia patients receive free surgery in Tarkwa outreach

    A free surgical outreach programme in Tarkwa, jointly implemented by the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, Ghana Health Service, and Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, performed 58 surgeries including 38 hernia cases and 8 lipoma cases on patients screened from 254 clients.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. 38 hernia patients in Tarkwa receive free surgery

    A total of 38 persons with hernia in Tarkwa and surrounding communities underwent successful surgery as part of a free surgical outreach programme that performed 58 surgeries overall. The initiative was implemented through a partnership between the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, the Ghana Health Service, and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Book examines gap between state intent and citizen experience

    A new work by Professor Robert E. Hinson and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, titled "Citizen Experience: Reset for Superior Civil Service Delivery," challenges Ghana's public administration to move beyond functional systems assessment toward understanding how citizens actually experience government services.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. Assault on nurse in Tema alarms nurses association

    The Ghana Nurses-Midwife Trainees Association has raised concern over a growing trend of physical assaults on nurses and midwives, warning that such incidents undermine healthcare delivery and discourage young people from the profession. The alarm follows an alleged assault of a nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a relative of a patient over enforcement of visiting hours policy.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. WaterAid improves WASH facilities at Upper West health centres

    WaterAid Ghana has handed over newly constructed and rehabilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities at Sabuli and Ullo-Dante health centres in Jirapa Municipality as part of the IGNIT3 Project, which aims to integrate health, nutrition and WASH services to improve service delivery and maternal and child health outcomes in beneficiary communities.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. NLC orders Komfo Anokye doctors to end indefinite strike

    The National Labour Commission has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association to suspend its indefinite strike, which began June 6, 2026, citing violations of the Labour Act. The commission has summoned the parties to a hearing on June 10, 2026.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Health Ministry urges KATH staff to end strike during CEO probe

    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 →

  2. Ministry commends police arrest of suspected recruitment fraudster

    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 →

  3. Sanitary pads in Ghana may contain toxic chemicals, health experts warn

    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 →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Coalition warns against unsubstantiated claims on port disinfection

    The Media Coalition for Good Governance has cautioned that unsubstantiated claims about Ghana's port operations threaten public health security and trade integrity. The coalition's convener stated that allegations against LCB Worldwide Ghana Ltd regarding port disinfection services lack verifiable evidence, technical reports, or regulatory assessments.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. KATH CEO suspended for breaching emergency admission directive

    The CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has been suspended for two weeks for announcing the suspension of emergency admissions, contrary to President Mahama's directive that public hospitals must not suspend emergency cases. He admitted to breaching the presidential directive during a meeting with the Minister of Health on June 4, 2026.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. GHS condemns assault on midwife enforcing visiting hours policy

    A midwife at the Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema was assaulted by a patient's relative on June 2, 2026, while enforcing the facility's visiting hours policy. The Ghana Health Service has condemned the attack as an unacceptable and unprovoked act of violence against a healthcare worker, with the suspect to be arraigned on June 8.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ministry supports midwife assaulted at Ashaiman polyclinic

    The Ministry of Health threw its full support behind a senior staff midwife who was allegedly assaulted by a patient's relative at Community 22 Polyclinic in Ashaiman on June 2, 2026, describing the incident as unacceptable and a threat to the safety of healthcare professionals. A six-member ministry delegation visited the midwife to convey the minister's concern and assure her that the ministry would stand firmly behind her during investigations.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Nurses union condemns assault on midwife at Tema polyclinic

    The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana has condemned the assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative on June 2, while the midwife was enforcing visiting hours policy. The union has called for stronger protective measures for healthcare workers and expressed solidarity with the affected worker.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gushegu MP donates medical equipment, apartments to four health facilities

    MP Alhassan Tampuli has donated medical equipment and consumables to four health facilities in Gushegu municipality—Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Nawuhugu CHPS Compound, Kpatinga Health Centre, and Zinindo Health Centre—as part of his Golden Jubilee celebrations. He also handed over a three-unit self-contained apartment to the Gushegu Municipal Hospital to house three medical professionals.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GRNMA demands national policy following assault on midwife in Tema

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has condemned the physical assault of a senior staff midwife by patient relatives at Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema, calling for urgent national measures and enhanced facility security to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Health directorate criticises staff refusal of rural facility postings

    The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has condemned newly promoted human resource officers' reluctance to accept postings to rural facilities, urging them to embrace their roles in improving healthcare delivery. Officials warned against spreading misinformation about transfers and called on officers to use proper administrative channels for complaints rather than rejecting assignments.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Upper West health authority condemns officers' refusal of rural postings

    The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has criticised newly promoted human resource officers who are reluctant to accept postings to rural facilities, urging them to embrace their roles in improving healthcare delivery across the region. The criticism was made during the inauguration of the Upper West Divisional Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Health directorate condemns assault on midwife at Tema polyclinic

    The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has condemned the alleged assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative after she enforced the facility's visiting hours policy. The incident, which was circulated on social media, prompted the Directorate to reaffirm its commitment to healthcare worker safety.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. GHS warns public of waterborne diseases as rains begin

    The Ghana Health Service has cautioned the public against waterborne and other related diseases associated with the rainy season, including cholera, typhoid, dysentery, malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever, urging preventive measures such as maintaining clean surroundings, cooking food thoroughly, and washing produce with clean water.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  8. Ghana strengthens Ebola response as DRC, Uganda outbreaks surge

    Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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