The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former Chairman of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, has painted a stark picture of the country’s democracy, lamenting politicians’ broken promises and open vote buying in a hard-hitting keynote address during the Constitution Day Public Lecture on Monday, January 8, 2024. The event was organized by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law […] The post Broad
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
The Minister for Education and Bosomtwe Constituency Member of Parliament, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has dismissed the call by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) to allow schools to handle their feeding systems. The minister cited the complex challenges associated with the school feeding programme as a reason for maintaining centralized control. […] The post Education
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has suspended its intended nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. TUSAAG had threatened to strike, demanding the government and the management of various technical universities fully comply with their retirement roll-over date. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG cited the failure of […] The post TUSAAG
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
The Ghana Gas Senior Staff Association (GGSSA) has raised concerns about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) overdue debt to the company, urging the government to take immediate action. This outstanding payment, the association warns, poses a significant threat to the stability and operations of Ghana Gas, a vital pillar of the nation’s energy sector. […] The post ECG
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin is advocating for traditional leaders, both chiefs and queen mothers to be brought up to national governance level as members of Parliament. He said that was why at the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution, areas should be earmarked to allow some traditional leaders, both chiefs and […] The post Bagbin
The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had vacated posts, noting that “this has brought about undue stress on the few left.” Mr. […] The post Over
Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2. The project aims to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities through good coastal management practices and support the government’s efforts to reduce the vulnerability of coastal […] The post Parliament
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