Ghana records 14% drop in new HIV infections as AIDS deaths fall to lowest in years
Ghana AIDS Commission reports significant progress with new HIV infections declining to 13,951 in 2025, though Ashanti region remains a concern.
Three armed robbery suspects killed in Ashanti Region police shootout; officer injured
Police eliminate three wanted suspects during intelligence operation near Nkawie after gunfire erupts at weapons retrieval site.
GCB Bank staff boost Osei Tutu SHS learning through library upgrade
GCB Bank employees donate books and computers to Osei Tutu Senior High School library in Akropong, Ashanti Region.
NPP Must Prioritise Party Over Personal Gain, Ashanti Organiser Warns Members
Senior NPP official calls on party members to stop seeking favours from opposition NDC, emphasising loyalty and collective interest.
Health Agency Closes Sub-Standard Morgues Across Ashanti Region Over Safety Failures
MoFFA shuts down multiple funeral facilities in Asante Mampong, Effiduase and Juaben for breaching health standards and operating unlicensed.
Herbal medicine centre shut down in Kumasi over regulatory violations
Authorities shut down herbal centre over licensing breach in Ashanti Region enforcement action
Ahafo Ano South West DCE Abubakar Sedik dies suddenly after Kumasi meeting
Abubakar Sedik, DCE for Ahafo Ano South West district in Ashanti Region, has died after a brief illness.
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Kumasi Central Market Phase II construction to restart after delays, government confirms October 2026 timeline
Phase II works on Kumasi's flagship market redevelopment project set to resume following renewed contractor negotiations.
Ashanti Region throws hat in ring to host NkrumahFest celebrations
Ashanti Regional Minister signals region's capacity to host future NkrumahFest editions, highlighting Nkrumah's legacy.
Ashanti Region records 66 suicide attempts in first half of 2025, raising mental health alarm
Ashanti Region documented 66 suicide attempts and 3 completed suicides in the first six months of 2025, prompting urgent calls for mental health intervention.
Bawumia Seeks Royal Blessing from Asantehemaa in Presidential Bid Push
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia visits Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II to seek support for his presidential ambitions.
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Patient Safety Must Be Priority as Non-Communicable Diseases Drive 40% of Deaths in Ghana
Ashanti Regional Health Director warns that safe care is crucial as NCDs become leading cause of mortality across Ghana.