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The Government of Ghana in collaboration with Czech Republic commission Kpone Municipal Hospital
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The Government of Ghana in collaboration with Czech Republic have officially commissioned the Kpone Municipal Hospital in the GreatAccra Region, a significant milestone in enhancing Ghanaians’ access to quality healthcare.
The facility, built by VAMED Health Projects CZ s.r.o., has modern medical amenities, including an Outpatient Department, Surgical Suite, Delivery Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and a 40-bed inpatient ward. 
It also features a Services Block, staff offices, and accommodation with a one-year post-completion warranty and maintenance plan.
This initiative was made possible through funding of seventy-one and a half million euros, secured from Erste Group Bank AG and Česká Spořitelna a.s., with an export credit guarantee of eight point six million euros from EGAP, the Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic.
Speaking at the event, the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the commissioning also marks progress in a broader project that spans several regions, including Eastern, Ashanti, and Ahafo, with hospitals set to benefit communities such as Jumapo, Nkwatia, Suame, and Mim.
According to him, the Hospital will not only improve access to quality health care but also provide employment and economic opportunities for the local population, contributing to health-led development.
He emphasized that the hospital is part of a long-term vision to expand access to health care through strategic investments and the introduction of initiatives like free primary healthcare.
“These efforts are aimed at reducing health inequities and improving overall health outcomes, as evidenced by the decline in maternal and under-five mortality rates in recent years.” He stated.
Mr.Akandoh also iterated the government’s pledge to complete and operationalize all hospital projects nationwide, ensuring that healthcare facilities are fully functional and accessible to all Ghanaians.
His Excellency Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic, expressed his country’s deep pride in its collaboration with Ghana during a recent address.
He emphasized that the Kpone Municipal Hospital represents not only a significant advancement in infrastructure but also reflects the strengthening relationship between the Czech Republic and Ghana.
The Adabraka District Court has remanded Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah into prison custody over the alleged killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah.
The two suspects appeared before the court on Wednesday, where the prosecution said investigations were still ongoing.
According to the prosecution, investigators are awaiting additional information from the Cyber Crime Unit and therefore requested two more weeks to complete investigations.
The court also heard arguments over the suspects’ place of detention.
The prosecution told the court that although concerns had earlier been raised about the suspects’ access to their families while being held at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) facility, arrangements had been made for family members to visit them. However, it said none of the relatives turned up.
The prosecution therefore asked the court to remand the suspects into prison custody instead of returning them to the NIB facility.
Responding to the request, Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah told the court they preferred to remain at the NIB facility despite previously raising concerns about the conditions there.
They explained that they were comfortable staying there but said some officers at the facility were not following the rules.
In her ruling, the judge said the NIB facility is only a temporary holding place and ordered that both suspects be remanded into prison custody.
The court assured the suspects that their rights, including access to their families, would be protected while in prison custody.
The case has been adjourned to August 19, 2026, for the prosecution to continue its investigations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Gbeho and related families, will hold a state funeral for the late former Foreign Affairs Minister, James Victor Gbeho, on Friday, July 31, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, the funeral will take place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra to honour his distinguished service to Ghana and the international community.
The statement, signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the late ambassador as one of Ghana’s most distinguished statesmen.
It said Ambassador Gbeho was a career diplomat who rose through the ranks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving as Chief Director, Deputy Minister and later Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The Presidency noted that his service extended beyond Ghana, having served as the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia. He also served as President of the ECOWAS Commission.
The government extended its deepest condolences to the Gbeho family and all those mourning the late diplomat.
By: Jacob Aggrey
