Nursing College Principal Suspended Over Unapproved Admissions and Unauthorised Programmes
The principal of the College of Nursing in Nkanchina is out of the office, at least for now. The Ministry of Health has suspended Fredrick Anaba with immediate effect, following serious allegations that he admitted students without authorisation and introduced academic programmes that never received official approval. The suspension, announced in a ministry statement dated March 12, 2026, does not come out of the blue. The trouble began on February 19, 2026, when the ministry formally queried Mr. Anaba over the college’s admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year. After receiving and reviewing his response, the ministry concluded that his explanation raised more questions than it answered, and that a full administrative investigation was the only way to get to the bottom of the matter. With the principal now sidelined, the ministry has directed him to hand over the administration and management of the college to the Acting Vice Principal, ensuring that the institution continues to function without disruption while investigators do their work. The suspension will remain in place until the probe is completed. The ministry made clear that this is not simply a matter of administrative housekeeping. At stake are the integrity of approved admission quotas and the legitimacy of programmes being offered to students training to work in Ghana’s health sector, concerns the ministry says it takes seriously across all health training institutions in the country. Head of Public Relations at the ministry, Isaac Ofei Baah, who signed the statement, assured the public that further updates would be provided once investigations are concluded. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Health Minister Pledges Full Support for Victim of Armed Forces Recruitment Stampede
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the best possible care for Sandra Baafi Boateng, the young woman who suffered life-threatening injuries during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment stampede at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025. Addressing Parliament, Mr. Akandoh updated Members on Ms. Baafi Boateng’s current condition and stressed that the Ministry stands ready to arrange advanced treatment abroad if her medical team deems it necessary. “Every viable medical intervention, both within Ghana and overseas, is being considered to guarantee the highest standard of care,” he assured. Since the incident, Ms. Baafi Boateng has been under intensive specialist care, with the state covering all medical costs to relieve her family of financial burden. After initial treatment, she was transferred on February 26, 2026, to the 37 Military Hospital, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists continues to manage her recovery. Alongside ongoing medical attention, she is also receiving rehabilitation and psychosocial support to aid her recuperation. Mr. Akandoh highlighted that Ms. Baafi Boateng has remained bedridden since the stampede but emphasized that the Ministry remains closely engaged with both the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital to ensure her care is expedited. He concluded his remarks with a pledge to Parliament: “The Ministry of Health has remained actively engaged to ensure that Ms. Sandra Baafi Boateng receives the requisite specialist care and that every necessary step is being taken to expedite her treatment and recovery.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com
No Patient Should Be Turned Away Without Proper Assessment, Says Health Ministry Spokesperson
According to Tony Goodman, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, “No patient should ever be told there is ‘no bed’ without proper assessment,” Mr. Goodman declared, his voice steady with conviction. He explained that only an authorized medical professional, not security guards or other unauthorized staff, should make decisions about a hospital’s capacity to admit new patients. He painted a vivid picture for his audience: A worried family arrives at the hospital’s entrance, only to be turned away by someone not qualified to judge the urgency of their loved one’s condition. “This is not acceptable,” Mr. Goodman insisted. “In an emergency, the priority must always be to stabilise the patient first. Only after this, should a decision be made about bed availability or a potential referral.” He reminded everyone that when patients are sent away without proper care, it often leaves them with nowhere else to turn. “There may be no immediate alternatives—no other hospital, no available doctor. It is our duty to provide immediate care and to ensure the patient’s condition is managed before considering transfer arrangements.” Looking to the future, Mr. Goodman shared promising news about long-term solutions. The Ministry of Health, he revealed, is preparing to bridge the gaps in specialised healthcare delivery. In the coming months, new training programmes will be launched for nurses, focusing on areas like oncology, critical care, emergency care, and nephrology. “For years, our focus has been on training general nurses. But now, we need more specialists who can respond effectively to critical situations,” he said. The Ministry will soon begin recruiting nurses for these specialised programmes, aiming to strengthen the healthcare system’s ability to handle complex and urgent cases. Through his story, Mr. Goodman painted a vision of a more compassionate and prepared health service, one where every patient receives the assessment and care they deserve, and where no one is left behind for lack of a bed. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Journalists Gather to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Ghana’s WASH Sector
A group of passionate members of Ghana Watsan Journalists Network (GWJN) across the country gathered for a unique training session that would shape the future of climate reporting in the country. The meeting, organized by Bawku East Women’s Development Association (BEWDA) and WaterAid as part of the broader CEDAW-CLIMB partnership, with support from the Swedish government and WaterAid UK/Ghana, aimed to empower reporters with knowledge at the intersection of climate change and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The presenters painted a vivid picture of Ghana’s changing environment: groundwater sources dwindling, unpredictable weather patterns, coastal erosion, droughts, and floods. These changes, they explained, deeply affect health and livelihoods, but place especially heavy burdens on women and girls. Fetching household water, managing menstrual hygiene, and ensuring maternal care all become more difficult as climate impacts worsen. As the conversation unfolded, the group explored what it truly means to build climate resilience in WASH. Mr. Ibrahim Musah, one of the presenters, described resilience as the ability of social, economic, and environmental systems to cope, adapt, and transform in the face of challenges. He suggested two key measures for water systems: structural robustness and continued service delivery. To bring these ideas to life, he recounted stories from Bawku West and other Upper East communities, where flooded platforms, seasonal drops in borehole yields, and collapsed latrines exposed the fragility of local infrastructure. The room buzzed with debate as participants discussed how construction practices, regular monitoring, and strong evidence collection could help communities withstand climate shocks. The session also demystified the concepts of climate-resilient WASH and the financial mechanisms available to support it, including the Green Climate Fund and guidelines from the Sanitation and Water for All initiative. The presenters emphasized that winning funding requires more than good intentions: proposals must be grounded in scientific evidence, demonstrate a clear climate rationale, and show what additional benefits will be delivered. To equip journalists for this task, the training introduced modeling tools and long-term trend analyses, essential resources for crafting evidence-based climate proposals and advocating for community-centered climate justice. By the end of the day, the journalists left not just with new knowledge but with a shared sense of purpose, to tell the stories that will drive resilience and justice for all Ghanaians. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
FDA Shuts Down 16 Food Establishments in Greater Accra for Lacking Hygiene Permits
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken decisive action to safeguard public health, shutting down 16 food service establishments in the Greater Accra Region for operating without valid hygiene permits. The closures, which took effect on Wednesday, February 18, targeted businesses that failed to meet regulatory requirements despite prior warnings. Among the affected facilities are The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda, and Alora Beach Resort, along with several others. The FDA’s enforcement followed a two-week public notice, which cautioned that from February 1, 2026, any food service business without a valid Food Hygiene Permit would face closure. The announcement was made on the FDA’s official Facebook page, where the Authority reiterated its commitment to public safety and strict adherence to hygiene standards. The directive covers a wide array of food-related businesses, including restaurants, lounges, hotels, chop bars, snack bars, food vans, bakeries, event caterers, online food vendors, and canteens in schools, hospitals, and offices. By enforcing these regulations, the FDA aims to ensure that all establishments serving food to the public maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Endswell Pharmacy Executive Director Opens Modern Pharmaceutical Office in Bolgatanga
The Executive Director of Endswell Pharmacy Limited, Mr. Lawrence Atongo, has officially opened a modern pharmaceutical office in Bolgatanga, marking a significant milestone in the growth of healthcare delivery within the municipality. The newly constructed pharmaceutical edifice was formally commissioned and dedicated to God by a Reverend Father, who committed the facility into the hands of the Creator and prayed for its successful operation and positive impact on the community. Following the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Atongo seized the opportunity to organize a free health screening exercise for residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality. The initiative attracted several community members who turned up to check their health status and receive professional advice. Speaking to the media during the event, Mr. Atongo explained that the gesture was his way of appreciating the community members who have supported him since he established himself as a pharmacist. He acknowledged their immense contributions to his growth and success over the years. According to him, the health screening exercise was not organized as a display of wealth, but rather as a humanitarian effort and an expression of gratitude to God for His blessings. He emphasized that giving back to society remains a core value of Endswell Pharmacy Limited. Beneficiaries of the free health screening expressed excitement and gratitude for what they described as a thoughtful and impactful initiative. They commended Endswell Pharmacy Limited for the kind gesture and extended their heartfelt appreciation for bringing quality healthcare services closer to the people of Bolgatanga. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Family Demands Answers After Mysterious Killing of Bolgatanga Young Man in Sherigu Forest
The quiet community of Tindonmolgo in Bolgatanga was plunged into mourning after the tragic and brutal killing of 39-year-old Norbert Anamzoya Akupa. Grief and outrage hung heavy in the air as family, friends, and townsfolk gathered for Norbert’s burial, forming a somber procession that wound from the Upper East Regional Hospital morgue to the family home. In a press conference marked by emotion and resolve, family spokesperson Agana Bawa Rashid recounted the chilling events that led to Norbert’s untimely demise. According to the family, Norbert left home on the night of January 30, 2026, after allegedly receiving a call from individuals believed to be police officers. He was never seen alive again. The following morning, early commuters discovered Norbert’s lifeless body on the roadside in the Sherigu forest. The crime scene was both disturbing and perplexing: investigators recovered twenty-four AK-47 bullets, nine shotgun shells, and a police face mask. Norbert’s motorcycle and personal belongings were untouched, suggesting that robbery was not a motive. The sheer number of bullets, the family argued, pointed to a calculated execution. “Why would anyone need 24 bullets to kill one man? This was no random act,” Mr. Agana declared. “If Norbert was suspected of any wrongdoing, due process should have been followed. Ghana is a country of laws, not lawlessness.” The press conference was also a rebuttal to rumors circulating on social media, which sought to tarnish Norbert’s reputation. Mr. Agana dismissed these allegations as baseless and a cruel attempt to justify the killing. “Our brother had no criminal record. He was a peaceful man deserving of protection, not violence.” The family’s pain has been compounded by unanswered questions and a sense of official silence. Despite requests for comment, the Upper East Regional Police Command declined to address the family’s allegations, indicating only that investigations are underway. Still, Norbert’s loved ones are determined to see justice served. They are calling for a transparent, thorough investigation to identify those responsible and to hold them accountable under the law. “We will not rest until the truth is revealed and those behind this heinous act are brought to justice,” vowed Mr. Agana. As the community waits anxiously for answers, Norbert’s legacy lives on in the determination of his family and friends, who have vowed to keep pressing for justice. “You may have taken Norbert from us,” said Mr. Agana, “but his spirit and our fight for justice cannot be silenced.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
Ghana Medical Trust Fund Delivers Hope with Heart Surgery Support for Children Nationwide
Eight children from various regions of Ghana are now closer to life-saving heart surgeries, thanks to a GH¢1,141,500 intervention by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The timely support is transforming the lives of children who, under different circumstances, would be spending their days in classrooms and playgrounds instead of preparing for critical operations. Of the eight beneficiaries, five were recently referred to Korle Bu from regions including Northern, Savannah, Bono East, Western North, Western, and Greater Accra, demonstrating the Fund’s reach across the country. Their complex cardiothoracic conditions require urgent surgical attention, and the Trust Fund’s intervention is offering renewed hope to both the children and their families. This initiative is part of a 50-case pilot project preceding the Fund’s full rollout in April. By targeting those most in need, especially children who might otherwise be denied care due to financial barriers, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is making essential, timely treatment possible for Ghana’s youngest patients. The Fund’s approach goes beyond promises, demonstrating a living commitment to care. For the families of these children, and for many more to come, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is turning hope into healing, one surgery at a time. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Talensi MP Hon. Daniel Dung Mahama Transforms Healthcare with Major Donation
On a bright morning in Talensi, a convoy of vehicles wound its way through the district, carrying a precious cargo destined to change lives. At the heart of this mission was Hon. Daniel Dung Mahama, the Member of Parliament for the Talensi Constituency, whose commitment to his people’s health was about to make a visible impact. At the Talensi District Hospital, a sense of anticipation filled the air as staff and community members gathered to welcome the MP and his entourage. Hon. Mahama was not alone; by his side were the District Chief Executive, Hon. John Millim Nabwomya, the District Health Director, party executives, and other stakeholders. Together, they brought gifts: a donation of medical equipment and consumables valued at over GHS 300,000. The assortment was impressive: an oxygen concentrator, wheelchairs, electric beds, regular beds, mattresses, oxygen cylinders, sterile gloves, absorbent wooden towels, delivery beds, iodine solution, hand cleaner gel, umbilical vessel catheter trays, thermometer probe covers, and assorted medical consumables. Each item was carefully chosen, but none more significant than the oxygen concentrator, a device close to the MP’s heart. As Hon. Mahama addressed the gathering, his voice carried both gratitude and resolve. He spoke movingly of his late mother, who, during her illness in Accra, depended on oxygen therapy to sustain her life. That personal experience, he explained, inspired him to ensure that no one in Talensi would have to leave their district in search of such a vital resource. The donated, electrically rechargeable concentrator would now be available to serve all, even without gas refills. The MP urged the hospital and health centers to make the best use of the donation, emphasizing that the proper use of these items would justify his continued support. The DCE and District Health Director expressed their heartfelt thanks, describing the donation as critical to overcoming the challenges the healthcare system faces, not just for Talensi, but for the wider region. The day’s story didn’t end at the hospital. Next, Hon. Mahama, the DCE, the District Education Director, Madam Christiana Ayinzoya, and NDC constituency executives visited the Talensi District Fire Service Station. Here, the MP responded to another call for help, donating 16 mattresses and a 55-inch plasma television to support the firefighters’ daily work. He acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by the service and pledged to continue advocating for solutions with the central government and other partners. Hon. Mahama’s day was filled with action and engagement. Beyond these donations, he carried out his parliamentary duties, always with an eye on the well-being of Talensi’s residents. Reports on these other engagements, he assured, would follow soon. As the sun set, the Talensi MP’s efforts stood as a testament to what determined leadership and community support can achieve. The district ended the day not just with new equipment and supplies, but with renewed hope for a healthier, better-supported future, thanks to a leader who understands and acts upon the needs of his people. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Civil Society Urges Coordinated, Inclusive Action to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ghana by 2030
Civil society groups dedicated to tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ghana are calling for a fundamental shift from isolated interventions to collaborative, inclusive strategies if the nation is to achieve the elimination of all NTDs by 2030. The Ghana National Consortium on Neglected Tropical Diseases (Ghac-NTDs) issued this call during World NTD Day, observed on Thursday, January 30, 2026, in Tamale. This year’s global theme, “Unite, Act, Eliminate NTDs and related diseases,” echoed the group’s central message. Ghana has scored significant public health victories, notably eradicating Guinea worm, trachoma, and Human African Trypanosomiasis. However, Ghac-NTDs raised alarms that 14 out of the 21 globally recognised NTDs persist in the country, placing over 12 million Ghanaians at risk, particularly those living in poverty or lacking adequate sanitation. The consortium attributed slow progress towards elimination to what it termed “solo and uncoordinated approaches” among key stakeholders, even as it acknowledged efforts by the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS). In a statement signed by National Chairman Dr. Peter Ndonwie, Ghac-NTDs highlighted ongoing challenges for civil society organisations (CSOs), including limited access to vital disease data, exclusion from policy-making forums, and insufficient funding for NTD programmes at both national and district levels. “Policy formulation often lacks the ground truth and community-led perspectives that CSOs provide, while the fight against NTDs remains heavily dependent on dwindling donor funding,” the statement noted. To address these issues, the consortium urged the government, through the Ministry of Health and GHS, to formally integrate CSOs into the Intra-Country Coordinating Committee (ICCC) at all administrative levels. Such integration, it argued, would bolster joint planning, implementation, and monitoring of NTD interventions. The group also called for the swift implementation of the End NTDs Fund, announced in 2025, with transparent processes enabling CSOs to access resources for community-based work. On the subject of disease surveillance, Ghac-NTDs proposed the creation of a shared digital platform to facilitate real-time data exchange between government health services and CSO field teams—a move it described as essential for evidence-based policy and planning. The consortium further advocated moving beyond vertical, drug-focused campaigns to adopt person-centred, integrated primary healthcare strategies. These should encompass disability management, mental health support, community rehabilitation, and stigma reduction for individuals affected by NTDs. Reiterating its commitment, Ghac-NTDs affirmed its readiness to mobilise its national network of members, volunteers, and advocates in support of the Ghana NTD Sustainability Plan (2023–2026). “Eliminating NTDs in Ghana is not just a dream, but a target within reach if we act together,” the statement concluded. Source: Apexnewsgh.com