Ghana News Agency

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) serves as the official news outlet for Ghana. Established in 1957 by Kwame Nkrumah, it was created to shape a positive image of the nation for international audiences while managing information flow within the country. A 1964 report by The New York Times revealed that most of the news provided by GNA came from Reuters, as the agency had only a limited number of foreign correspondents. It acted as a filter for international news, sharing content with the Ghanaian media while censoring any critical reports about the country's government. For many years, GNA was recognized as one of Africa's most effective news agencies, promoting what Nkrumah referred to as the "clear ideology of the African Revolution" and supporting the cause of African and Ghanaian freedom. Originally a government department, GNA transitioned to a state corporation when Ghana became a republic in 1960. Although the media landscape in Ghana is generally considered to be quite free, the GNA was noted for its strong pro-government stance as recently as 2001. The agency's goal is to foster political, social, and economic growth in Ghana by creating a knowledge-driven society. It achieves this by collecting, processing, and sharing high-quality news and information that resonates with the values of Ghanaians, covering stories from across the country, Africa, and the globe.

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National Vaccine Institute makes impressive strides, activate measures for drug production

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, June 7, GNA-Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Acting Chief Executive Officer, National Vaccine Institute (NVI), has disclosed that the NVI is making giant strides in its quest to achieve vaccine self-sufficiency in the country's health delivery. He said the NVI was mandated to coordinate and supervise research, develop and manufacture vaccines and sera, and for related matters nationally, according to its ACT 1097 2023, in response to the vaccine nationalism that characterised the Covid-19 pandemic.
Professor John Gyapong Leads UHAS Team in Landmark NTD Review Research

3 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, June 6, GNA-A multidisciplinary research team, led by Professor John Owusu Gyapong Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, University of Health and Allied Sciences, has published an excellent review article in a highly ranked international journal. The paper titled, "Current State and Future Directions of Interventions for Neglected Tropical Diseases" was published in Nature Human Behaviour on June 4, 2025.
UHAS holds JEAM Leadership Lecture Series

3 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, June 1, GNA-The Ninth JEAM Leadership Lecture Series in memory of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, who established the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has been held at its main campus in Ho.It was under the theme, "Advancing Quality Health Systems in Ghana Amidst Global Disruptions.
Torgbui Kludzi III affirmed as Dufia of Gefia by the National House of Chiefs

4 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, May 30, GNA-The National House of Chiefs has expunged from its register the name of Torgbui Korbadzi III, from the National Register of Chiefs as 'Dufia' (Chief) of Avenor Gefia. The Standing Committee Meeting of the National House unanimously resolved to have the name deleted from its register as Dufia of Avenor Gefia in the Avenor Traditional Area, in the Volta region.
DVLA begins nationwide community outreach programme | Ghana News Agency

1 month ago | gna.org.gh

By Edward Acquah Accra, April 24, GNA – The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has launched a nationwide programme to decentralize services and promote awareness of road…
New study finds Zipline's Drone Deliveries reduce maternal deaths sgnificantly

2 months ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 27, GNA-A newly published study has highlighted the transformative impact of Zipline's drone delivery system on healthcare in Ghana. The study, titled "A mixed method impact assessment of the use of aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies outcomes in the Ashanti Region of Ghana," was in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Government commits GHC48 Million for training, certification of financial managers, accountants

2 months ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA-Government has set aside some GHC48 million in the 2025 budget for the training and certification of over 3,200 public financial managers and accountants in international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS) compliance, digital reporting and internal audit standards, Mr Thomas Ampem Darko, Deputy Minister of Finance, has announced.
Effective budget implementation crucial for achieving fiscal discipline, debt sustainability

2 months ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA - Mr Isaac Fraikue, Acting Director of Budget, Ministry of Finance, has said effective budget implementation was crucial for achieving fiscal discipline and debt sustainability and translates policy intentions into concrete outputs and outcomes. He said effective budget implementation also maximized the impact of public spending - stalled programmes and project implementation efficiency.
NIB Plc to roll out competitive loan scheme for CAGD staff

2 months ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA - The management of the National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC, has plans underway to institute a highly competitive loan scheme for staff of the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD). This would facilitate access to loans at moderate interest rates.
Public financial management must reinforce effective governance, accountability...

2 months ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 24, GNA - Mr. Thomas Ampem Darko, Deputy Minister of Finance on Thursday said achieving excellence in public financial management (PFM) must be underpinned by effective governance, accountability and transformative development. He said the government has therefore taken bold corrective measures to reform and overhaul the country's PFM architecture to lead the charge.