Jospong Group calls for sustained waste management

October 11, 2026

• Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) celebrated a decade-long partnership in Ghana.
• The collaboration has educated over 166,000 people on breast cancer, screened more than 22,500, and identified nearly 2,100 suspected cases.
• Targeted rural initiatives reached over 70,100 women, expanding awareness and screening beyond major urban centers.
• The 10th anniversary event, the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure, was held in Mampong, Ashanti Region, emphasizing collective action and reaching underserved communities.
• Both organizations affirmed their commitment to expanding breast cancer education, screening, and encouraging timely medical attention in the next decade.

October 10, 2026

• Unresolved conflicts among obstetric care providers are indirectly contributing to maternal and neonatal deaths.
• Internal disagreements and failure to adhere to protocols lead to misdiagnosis, inappropriate interventions, and poor coordination.
• Health facilities and training institutions are urged to prioritize teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution to reduce preventable deaths.
• Midwives must strengthen their professional knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of increasingly informed patients.
• The expert also emphasized equitable healthcare delivery and cautioned trainees against excessive mobile phone use on duty.

October 10, 2026

• Government plans to recruit 16,500 health professionals in 2026 to address staffing gaps.
• Financial clearance has been secured to ensure timely payment for all new recruits.
• The initiative aims to tackle unemployment among trained professionals and the migration of skilled workers.
• Retention strategies beyond recruitment include improving working environments and quality of life factors like housing and security.
• The Labour Ministry is pursuing reforms to strengthen labour market governance and improve working conditions.