Active membership under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has increased from 56.3 per cent in 2024 to 70 per cent as of August 2026, Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced. The Minister said the growth reflected government’s ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare and strengthen the financial sustainability of the NHIS. Speaking at a Health Sector Update Engagement with the media and key stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh attributed the incre

Twenty-two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) in recognition of their dedication, hard work and contributions to the Ghana Police Service (GPS), particularly in the fight against crime. The officers, who had each served in the rank of ACP for a minimum of four years, were promoted on the recommendation of the Police Council and with the approval of the President. They were decorated with their new

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to making essential eye care accessible to all citizens by integrating primary eye health services into routine primary healthcare. Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, said the move was necessary to address preventable vision impairment and ensure that people did not lose their sight simply because basic eye services were unavailable, unaffordable or too far from their communities. She made