Bernard Agbonoshie: CEO of Bernajis Media, Senior State Registered Nurse, Author & Public Speaker.

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN GHANA; WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Ghana, in 2003 also introduced similar health policy-The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) with the same goal. Through this national policy, all citizens are able to receive, at least basic health care irrespective of financial status.

2024 Cholera Outbreak: A Shameful Public Health Problem in the 21st Century

The recurring cholera outbreaks in Ghana are more than public health emergencies—they reflect systemic challenges in water, sanitation, and environmental health. This article examines the root causes of the 2024 outbreak and argues that long-term government investment in basic public health infrastructure is essential to prevent future epidemics.

Rev. Lawrence Tetteh’s HIV Comment: Why HIV Stigma Remains the Biggest Challenge

Despite remarkable advances in HIV treatment and prevention, stigma continues to discourage testing, disclosure, and early treatment. This opinion piece examines the lasting impact of HIV-related discrimination and argues that tackling stigma is essential to reducing new infections and improving public health outcomes.

Mr. Richard Ahiagbah’s Post-discharge Comment; An insult, Political Suicide or True Repentance?

The statement of Mr. Ahiagbah following his discharge from the second biggest hospital of Ghana, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) seems to suggest that he has never lived in Ghana and just came in from Europe or America. And therefore, he has never personally experienced or witnessed any of his loved one go through our main healthcare system.

The minority accused the president of turning NIB (bank) into a hub for NPP foot soldiers

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concerns about the government’s oversight of the National Investment Bank (NIB), claiming that it has become a platform primarily for members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Manso Nkwanta, was recently appointed as the NIB’s Managing Director, which has raised concerns […]

Uncle Ebo Whyte writes-powerful life lessons

Back in the days when I used to 'chop wedding aplank3' (best man), I had just served as the best man at a friend's wedding and had been invited with other close friends and family to a dinner event in honour of the couple.

“Of course, I will not protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, misgovernance”; the ex-president fired back

This was in response to President Akufo-Addo's plea for Ghanaians to vote against Mr. Mahama as the next President, stating that if elected, he, Mahama would destroy all of his successes.

The speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin recalls parliament

The summons follows the Majority Caucus' plea to the Speaker to reassemble the House within seven days to discuss the government's agenda, which Parliament was unable to debate in the previous meeting, that ended on March 20, 2024.

Cedi can only stabilize temporarily but will keep on depreciating – Prof Bokpin

, Prof Bokpin explained that the cedi has persistently suffered depreciation since its introduction in July 1965.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in Nigeria

The visit follows Harry’s recent trip to the U.K. to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. He invited his close family members for a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral but they failed to show up; these include his father King Charles, brother Prince William, and sister-in-law Kate Middleton.

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