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Ministry of Health

Government agency overseeing Ghana's health system, involved in nursing recruitment, healthcare infrastructure, workforce payments, and international health agreements.

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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

  2. Health Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment portal copies

    Ghana's Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against fake recruitment websites circulating on social media, stating that mohrecruitment.com is the only authorised platform. The Ministry warned applicants to rely solely on official communication channels and to report anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment through unofficial means.

    21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ministry warns of fraudulent nursing recruitment links

    The Ministry of Health has warned the public against unauthorised recruitment links circulating on social media ahead of its nursing intake, emphasizing that only http://mohrecruitment.com is the legitimate portal. The Ministry denied any breach of its platform and urged applicants to use official channels and report suspicious schemes to 0244435350.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Bolgatanga MP outlines health and agriculture interventions

    Isaac Adongo, the Bolgatanga Central MP, has announced plans to refurbish primary healthcare facilities in his constituency and address housing shortages for newly posted medical officers. He also disclosed plans to launch a grassroots integrated agriculture project.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Bolgatanga Central MP inspects health and agriculture projects

    Isaac Adongo, MP for Bolgatanga Central, outlined interventions in health, agriculture, and community infrastructure during an inspection tour in Sumbrungu. He disclosed efforts to refurbish primary healthcare facilities, rented housing for two newly posted medical doctors to address retention challenges, and announced plans to launch a grassroots integrated agriculture project.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Lightwave sues Health Minister over contract dispute allegations

    Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions has sued Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh in the Accra High Court over remarks it characterizes as false and defamatory concerning its contracts with the Ministry of Health, seeking a public retraction, apology, and damages for business losses. The company denies allegations that it misrepresented health facility numbers, overbilled the government, and hosted electronic medical records abroad.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Health tutors seek government backing and improved conditions

    The National President of the Health Tutors Association of Ghana has called for urgent government intervention to address poor conditions of service, delayed allowances, blocked promotions, and the lack of legal backing for public health training institutions. The Association's AGM, held at Ejisu and attended by tutors from over 72 public health training institutions, highlighted the absence of an approved scheme of service for health tutors as a major concern.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana rejects $109 million US health aid over sovereignty concerns

    Ghana rejected a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration's "America First Global Health Strategy," citing concerns over sovereignty, data protection, and legal control. The US presented a unilaterally drafted Memorandum of Understanding in November 2025 and pressed Ghana to sign within a week, but Ghanaian officials resisted and sought amendments to address their concerns.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ministry pays nurses' arrears, plans to recruit 16,000 health workers

    Ghana's Ministry of Health has paid two months of arrears to newly recruited nurses and committed to additional payments for May–July 2026. The Ministry also announced plans to recruit up to 16,000 health workers this year, with financial clearance already secured for about 8,000 positions.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. GETFund awards GH¢400m for KNUST teaching hospital medical equipment

    The Ghana Education Trust Fund has committed GH¢400 million to procure modern medical equipment for a teaching hospital at KNUST, aiming to transform the institution into a centre of excellence for clinical training, research, and healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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