… President Mahama praised the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the management of the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre for what he described as a visionary investment, stressing that quality healthcare, teacher welfare, and education remain key pillars of Ghana’s natio …
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Ghana National Association of Teachers — teacher union advocating for increased education funding, teacher recruitment, and labor protection in Ghana.
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… The President commended the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the management of the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre for what he described as a visionary investment in Ghana’s healthcare sector. …
President Mahama commissions PET Scan facility at Swedish Ghana Medical CentreThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), through its subsidiary CreditMall Limited, has launched the Teachers Tech Access Programme (TTAP) aimed at helping teachers acquire modern ICT devices through flexible financing arrangements. …
GNAT’s CreditMall launches Teachers Tech Access Programme and CML mobility in Kumasi… The association further warned that failure to secure justice could trigger industrial action, urging the Ghana National Association of Teachers and other teacher unions to stand in solidarity with the affected teachers by withdrawing their services if necessary. …
Heads of Basic Schools condemn alleged assault on headteacher, teachers by military personnel… It further warned that if justice is not served, it would urge the Ghana National Association of Teachers and other teacher unions to withdraw their services in solidarity with their colleagues. …
COHBS condemns alleged assault of headteacher, three teachers by 2BN battalions in TakoradiThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the United Party have extended goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity. …
GNAT, United Party urge integrity as BECE beginsThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has condemned what it describes as a “barbaric and inhumane” assault on teachers by military personnel in Adiewoso in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. …
GNAT demands probe into alleged assault on teachers by soldiersThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has renewed its call on government to significantly increase funding for basic education, describing current allocations as inadequate to support quality teaching and learning. …
GNAT advocates increased funding for basic education… The minister’s intervention follows a wave of discontent from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and sister unions, who have labelled the initial allocation as a “drop in the ocean”. …
Haruna Iddrisu vows to hike teacher recruitment numbers- April 2026
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers, despite over 10,000 trained graduates from Colleges of Education and other tertiary institutions awaiting employment. …
GNAT kicks against 7,000 teacher recruitment, demands increase
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President Mahama inaugurates PET scan facility in Accra
The News
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new Positron Emission Tomography scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's push towards world-class healthcare and medical independence. According to Mahama, the state-of-the-art diagnostic centre will enhance early cancer detection, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the need for Ghanaians to seek specialist medical care abroad, while positioning Ghana as a potential medical hub for the West African sub-region.
Why it matters
President Mahama's inauguration of a PET scan facility marks a landmark achievement in Ghana's healthcare independence and positions the country as a potential West African medical hub.
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President Mahama inaugurates PET scan facility in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new Positron Emission Tomography scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's push towards world-class healthcare and medical independence. According to Mahama, the state-of-the-art diagnostic centre will enhance early cancer detection, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the need for Ghanaians to seek specialist medical care abroad, while positioning Ghana as a potential medical hub for the West African sub-region.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
President Mahama commissions PET Scan facility in Accra
President John Mahama has commissioned a PET Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre in Accra, describing it as a major step towards improving specialist healthcare delivery and reducing the need for Ghanaians to travel abroad for medical services. The facility is intended to enhance early cancer detection and treatment while positioning Ghana as a potential medical hub within West Africa.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
GNAT's CreditMall launches tech-access and mobility programmes in Kumasi
CreditMall Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, has launched the Teachers Tech Access Programme to help teachers acquire laptops, tablets, and smartphones through flexible financing. The company also opened a regional hub in Kumasi and introduced a mobility intervention offering electric motorbikes to teachers.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Heads of Basic Schools condemn alleged military assault on teachers
The Conference of Heads of Basic Schools has condemned an alleged assault on a headteacher and three teachers by military personnel from 2BN barracks in Takoradi on 30th April 2026, calling for a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible, as well as compensation for the affected educators.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
COHBS condemns alleged military assault on teachers in Takoradi
The Conference of Heads of Basic Schools has condemned the alleged assault of a headteacher and three teachers by military personnel from 2BN barracks in Takoradi on April 30. COHBS called for a full investigation, compensation for the affected teachers, and warned it would urge teacher unions to withdraw services if justice is not served.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GNAT and United Party urge integrity in 2026 BECE
The Ghana National Association of Teachers and the United Party have issued goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity, and calling on teachers and invigilators to strictly adhere to examination rules.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 5 May
GNAT demands probe into alleged soldier assault on teachers
The Ghana National Association of Teachers has condemned an alleged attack on three teachers and a civilian in Adiewoso by military personnel during an April 30 operation against illegal mining. The teachers say they were whipped and threatened despite identifying themselves, and have reported the case to police.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GNAT calls for significantly increased basic education funding
The Ghana National Association of Teachers has renewed its call on government to significantly increase funding for basic education, describing current allocations as inadequate to support quality teaching and learning. GNAT's National President noted that budgetary allocation to basic education remained disproportionately low compared to other sectors within the Ministry of Education.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 2 May
Education minister pledges to increase teacher recruitment slots
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has committed to reviewing the 7,000 teacher recruitment slots for the 2026 academic year, signalling a potential increase after unions criticized the allocation as insufficient given a backlog of over 10,000 trained graduates. The minister noted the figure is disproportionately low compared to 15,000 health sector slots and argued that more schools than hospitals necessitate larger education workforce numbers.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
GNAT opposes 7,000 teacher recruitment, seeks larger intake
The Ghana National Association of Teachers has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's plan to recruit only 7,000 teachers, despite over 10,000 trained graduates awaiting employment, and has called for a significant increase in recruitment numbers and prioritization of earlier graduates before newly trained teachers.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →