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NHIA CEO: Unrealistic Tariffs Contributing To Illegal Fees In Hospitals
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, has raised concerns over the illegal fees being charged to patients at some health facilities across Ghana.
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NHIA Set to Implement 120% Tariff Increase — CEO Dr Bampoe
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, says the Authority is fully prepared to implement a 120 per cent increase in service tariffs once it receives the necessary approvals…
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Health Minister Announces Government’s Completion of Recruitment of 13,500 Nurses and Midwives
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced the completion of the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, describing it as a major step toward stabilising Ghana’s health workforce and boosting frontline healthcare delivery.…
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Ghana Bleeding $500m Annually to Sanitation Failures – Local Gov’t Ministry
Ghana’s sanitation crisis has deepened, with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs warning that the country is losing over $500 million every year due to poor sanitation management—while a staggering three out…
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Gov’t to Retool Ghana National Fire Service with 100 Fire Tenders and Assorted Equipment
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a comprehensive retooling of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in 2026, pledging the provision of 100 new fire tenders and a full range of modern firefighting equipment to strengthen…
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Gov’t to Complete Ten Agenda 111 Hospitals in 2026
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will complete ten Agenda 111 hospitals in 2026 as part of a major push to modernise Ghana’s health infrastructure, describing the move as a decisive step…
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Gov’t to Begin Construction of Three New Regional Hospitals in 2026- Ato Forson Announces
Ghana is set for a sweeping transformation of its public healthcare system as the government prepares to begin the construction of three new regional hospitals in 2026, marking the first phase of a historic plan to build six modern regional…
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MP Not Undermining Mahama’s Health Agenda- NHIA North Dayi Boss Dismisses Claims
The District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in North Dayi, Mr Edem Sebastian, has refuted media reports alleging that the area’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Joycelyn Tetteh Quashie, is sabotaging President John…
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Telecel Ghana Pays Hospital Bills for 200 Patients to Reunite Families
Telecel Ghana, through its charitable arm—the Telecel Ghana Foundation—has launched this year’s edition of the Telecel Homecoming Initiative, a nationwide health relief programme aimed at paying the hospital bills of financially stranded…
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Lightwave E-Healthcare Fires Back at Health Minister — Claims on Data Mismanagement, Payments ‘False…
Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh regarding the management of Ghana’s National E-Healthcare Programme and the Lightwave Health Information…
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