HEALTH

25 of 32 hospital projects in Ashanti to be completed in 2024 – Simon Osei Mensah

According to Simon Osei Mensah, the Regional Minister for Ashanti, the NPP government plans to inaugurate approximately 25 hospital projects in the region in 2024. The hospital projects, according to the Minister, demonstrated the government’s commitment to giving the local community access to high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare. He disclosed that …

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Afari Military Hospital to be completed in March 2024

Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region has 500 beds. The government has set a deadline of March 2024 for its completion and operationalization. This is a significant development as contractors are starting work again after receiving funding from the government. The 500-bed Afari Military Hospital will relieve some of …

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Mortuary workers call off nationwide strike

In order to address concerns about their working conditions, the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) decided to postpone their planned strike after meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The Mortuary Workers started the strike on Tuesday due to unresolved concerns about their terms …

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Mortuary workers hint of possible nationwide strike

Six government institutions have received notice from the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) that they want to go on a statewide strike beginning on November 29, 2023. The Ministries of Health, Employment and Labor Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and National Labour Commission are among …

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Government to commission 50 Agenda 111 hospitals in 2024

According to the majority in parliament, by mid-year, the administration will put the first 50 of the Agenda 111 hospitals into operation. President Akufo-Addo launched the program on August 17, 2021, with the goal of building 111 district hospitals nationwide to increase access to healthcare. During his discussion on the …

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