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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases hit 12,590 …66 deaths, 4,410 recoveries
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Ghana’s coronavirus (COVID-19) case count has increased to 12,590 following confirmation of 397 new cases.
According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) 4,410 people have recovered from the virus with 66 deaths thereby bringing its active case count to 8,114.
Three of the deaths have no underlying conditions and they were persons aged below 40.
However, the other deceased persons had diabetes, hypertension and sickle cell as underlying conditions.
Five of the deaths were recorded in the Ashanti Region with Greater Accra recording a single death.
The service has also indicated that 13 people are in severe conditions while four are said to be in critical conditions with two on ventilators.
The GHS stated that, five patients were at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), three at Ga East and Korle-Bu hospitals respectively, two at 37 Military and Komfo Anokye Teaching hospitals while Ho Teaching Hospital and Police Hospital has one each.
The country continues to record more COVID-19 cases from its enhanced contact tracing as 7,419 of its total case count has come from such exercise and 5,171 recorded from general surveillance.
Per the regional case count, Greater Accra continues to lead with 7,719 cases followed by Ashanti with 2,362 with Western recording 993 cases and Central having 694 cases.
Also Eastern Region has recorded 284 , Volta-278, Upper East-241, Oti-101,Western North-81, Northern -52, Savanna -35, Upper West -32, Bono East-14, North East two while Bono and Ahafo regions have one case each.
Source: Ghanaian Times
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
