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August 8, 2026

• Ghanaian paediatric oncologist Dr. Emmanuella Amoako has won the 2026 Roux Prize, becoming the first Ghanaian to receive this global award.
• The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to population health, specifically in advancing childhood cancer care.
• Her work focuses on promoting early diagnosis, improving treatment access, and strengthening survival outcomes for children with cancer, particularly at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
• The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) lauded her for effectively translating health evidence and data into practical interventions in resource-constrained settings.
• Dr. Amoako will receive a US$100,000 prize, and her achievement highlights Ghanaian expertise in evidence-driven healthcare delivery.

August 8, 2026

• Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to intensify efforts to bring the informal sector into the tax system.
• He stressed the importance of domestic revenue generation through taxation to finance national development and reduce reliance on external funding.
• The Asantehene suggested forming cooperatives among informal sector workers (e.g., hairdressers, mechanics, drivers) to facilitate their integration into the tax net.
• He also called for innovative tax collection approaches and strengthening existing mechanisms to minimize revenue leakages.
• The GRA Board Chairman, Ricketts Hagan, mentioned ongoing stakeholder engagement for tax reforms and the introduction of new systems like Publican AI to improve revenue mobilization.

August 8, 2026

• Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong has dismissed concerns about newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga being intimidated by the Minority in Parliament.
• Mr. Acheampong affirmed Agalga's extensive parliamentary and government experience, including serving as a Deputy Interior Minister and currently chairing the Defence and Interior Committee.
• Agalga's appointment is described as part of changes following President John Dramani Mahama's recent ministerial appointments, aiming to place individuals where they can function effectively.
• Mr. Acheampong highlighted Agalga's strong contributions to parliamentary debates, particularly on legislative instruments, as evidence of his capability.
• The Majority caucus is expected to fully endorse Agalga, and Acheampong pledged collective support to ensure the caucus remains strong and unified under his leadership.