Ghana-China Zero-Tariff Deal opens market, triggers domestic import surge fear

Ghana-China Zero-Tariff Deal opens market, triggers domestic import surge fear

President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement that Ghana and China will finalise a comprehensive zero-tariff trade agreement by late October 2025 marks a pivotal moment in African trade. The deal, which removes tariffs on nearly all Ghanaian goods entering the massive Chinese market, is part of a wider Chinese policy covering 53 African nations. Hailed by President Mahama as an "act of solidarity," this move ignites a rigorous debate: is it a genuine economic lifeline or a sophisticated diplomatic strategy designed to cement China's geopolitical influence at a crucial time?

Open letter to Minister for Health

Open letter to Minister for Health

The Urgent Need for The Establishment of The Hospital Laboratory Account in Ghana as The Ministry of Health Envisages the Retooling of Facilities IntroductionHospital laboratories play a central role in disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment outcomes. In general, laboratories play pivotal roles in disease surveillance, with the WHO estimating that about 60% to 80% of […]

Open letter to Minister for Health

Open letter to Minister for Health

The Urgent Need for The Establishment of The Hospital Laboratory Account in Ghana as The Ministry of Health Envisages the Retooling of Facilities IntroductionHospital laboratories play a central role in disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment outcomes. In general, laboratories play pivotal roles in disease surveillance, with the WHO estimating that about 60% to 80% of […]

Open letter to Minister for Health

Open letter to Minister for Health

The Urgent Need for The Establishment of The Hospital Laboratory Account in Ghana as The Ministry of Health Envisages the Retooling of Facilities IntroductionHospital laboratories play a central role in disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment outcomes. In general, laboratories play pivotal roles in disease surveillance, with the WHO estimating that about 60% to 80% of […]

Open letter to Minister for Health

Open letter to Minister for Health

The Urgent Need for The Establishment of The Hospital Laboratory Account in Ghana as The Ministry of Health Envisages the Retooling of Facilities IntroductionHospital laboratories play a central role in disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment outcomes. In general, laboratories play pivotal roles in disease surveillance, with the WHO estimating that about 60% to 80% of […]