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Tony Goodman

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2026-05-012026-08-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit at the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, says the ministry has declared a strict zero-tolerance policy on extortion within nursing school admission and recruitment, warning that perpetrators will face severe sanctions.

    Ministry of Health declares a zero-tolerance policy on nursing school admission extortions
  3. Joy Online

    In a statement issued on Monday, August 3, and signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry said the committee has been tasked with establishing the facts behind the incident and recommending appropriate action.

    Health Ministry sets up committee to investigate unrest at Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training College
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on the matter, spokesperson for the Health Minister, Tony Goodman, said government’s immediate priority was to take control of the completed portions of the hospital and begin the process of operationalising the facility.

    Health Ministry says Weija Children’s Hospital handover was focus of meeting with contractor
  6. Joy Online

    The Minister’s comments come just two months after the Ministry of Health’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, announced that the Children’s Specialist Hospital would become operational within two to three weeks.

    Health Minister blames contractor for delay in opening Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The delegation comprised the Director of Nursing Services at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Mrs Eva Mensah; the Deputy Director in Charge of Administration, Mr Emmanuel Tadi; the Head of Health Training Institutions and spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Mr Tony Goodman; t

    Attack on Community 22 Polyclinic midwife sparks renewed call for safety at health facilities
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The spokesperson, Tony Goodman, said it on Channel One in April. The previous administration said it.

    We do not have a no-bed problem, we have an ineffictive triage problem
  11. Joy Online

    The spokesperson Tony Goodman said it on Channel One in April. The previous administration said it.

    We do not have a no-bed problem. We have an ineffective triage problem
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    In a press release issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the ministry explained that the hospital project is being funded by the World Bank and began in 2023.

    Health Ministry explains delay in opening Weija Paediatric Hospital
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    In a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry said it had noticed publications suggesting the existence of alternative links for accessing the recruitment portal.

    Health Ministry warns public against fake recruitment links
  14. Joy Online

    In a statement released by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, officials clarified that only one official platform is recognised for all recruitment activities.

    Ministry of Health warns against fraudulent recruitment links ahead of nursing intake
Society

Ministry of Health declares zero-tolerance policy on nursing admissions extortion

The News

The Ministry of Health has declared a strict zero-tolerance policy on extortion in nursing school admission and recruitment, with the head of the Health Training Institutions Unit stating that perpetrators will face severe sanctions. The ministry has introduced an online portal for applications and worked with law enforcement agencies to arrest suspects involved in fraudulent schemes.

9 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ministry of Health declares zero-tolerance policy on nursing admissions extortion

    The Ministry of Health has declared a strict zero-tolerance policy on extortion in nursing school admission and recruitment, with the head of the Health Training Institutions Unit stating that perpetrators will face severe sanctions. The ministry has introduced an online portal for applications and worked with law enforcement agencies to arrest suspects involved in fraudulent schemes.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Health Ministry investigates unrest at Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training College

    The Ministry of Health has appointed a seven-member committee chaired by Prof. Vida Nyagre Yekong to investigate the circumstances surrounding recent unrest at the Nursing Training College in Techiman-Krobo and to recommend appropriate action.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Health Ministry seeks handover of Weija Children's Hospital from contractor

    The Ministry of Health says discussions with the contractor for the Weija Children's Hospital focused on securing the facility's handover to allow government to begin preparations to open it. The Health Ministry spokesperson said the government's immediate priority is to take control of the completed portions and operationalise the facility.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Health Minister attributes Weija Children's Hospital delay to contractor

    The Minister for Health says the 120-bed Children's Specialist Hospital at Weija has been delayed because the contractor has not officially handed over the completed facility; the World Bank-funded project experienced procurement-related challenges during construction, and outstanding works including medical equipment installation remain incomplete.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. 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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana's A&E problem is ineffective triage, not bed shortage

    A physician argues that Ghana's emergency departments do not lack beds but lack proper triage systems at the door to sort patients appropriately. The author contends that structured scoring systems at admission—used in well-run A&Es globally—would direct appropriate cases to resus, majors, minors, or urgent care, preventing unnecessary admissions and freeing capacity for those who genuinely need emergency care.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's hospitals lack effective triage, not beds

    An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian A&E departments do not face a bed shortage but rather an ineffective triage system at the door. The author, drawing on overseas clinical experience, contends that proper triage scoring prevents unnecessary admissions and ensures urgent cases are seen quickly, unlike the current system that turned away patients including Charles Amissah from three hospitals.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Health Ministry explains Weija Paediatric Hospital opening delay

    The Ministry of Health says the World Bank-funded Weija Paediatric Hospital, expected to open in December 2025, has faced delays following World Bank concerns in 2024 about alleged procurement irregularities, including medical equipment costs inflated to nearly 11 times their actual prices. The ministry says it is engaging stakeholders to resolve the issues and operationalise the facility.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 1 May

  1. 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.

    1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. 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.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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