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Akufo-Addo urges government to complete agenda 111 Hospitals
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Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on the government to complete and operationalize all stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects to improve healthcare delivery across the country.
He made the appeal during the centenary celebration of the Kyebi Government Hospital, organized by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional State yesterday.
According to him, completing the hospitals will significantly improve access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved areas.
He stressed that healthcare should not be politicized, as it affects every citizen regardless of political affiliation.
“Agenda 111 must be continued. It is about continuity, not disruption,” he said.
The Agenda 111 initiative was launched during his administration to construct 111 hospitals nationwide.
The project includes district hospitals, regional hospitals in newly created regions, specialized psychiatric facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
He admitted that some of the projects could not be completed before the end of his term but noted that many were at advanced stages.
He explained that the initiative was designed to address gaps in the country’s healthcare system and ensure equitable access to medical services.
The former president highlighted the importance of innovation in healthcare delivery, citing the use of medical drone services to distribute essential supplies such as vaccines, blood, and medicines to hard-to-reach communities.
He praised healthcare workers for their dedication, especially during challenging periods, saying they played a crucial role in sustaining the system.
He urged the current administration to build on the progress made, emphasizing that “health is not partisan” and that diseases do not discriminate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
