Latest news in Ghana? September 8th, 2026

Latest news updates in Ghana for September 8, 2026, include several national developments:

• Free Primary Healthcare Rollout: The government has officially gone live with its free primary healthcare program, with plans to progressively expand coverage across all 216 districts by 2027. GhanaWeb
• Digital Skills and University Integration: Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George announced partnerships with 11 leading universitiesincluding the University of Ghana and KNUSTto integrate One Million Coders Programme certifications into undergraduate and diploma curricula. TechAfrica News
• Tourism and Sports Partnerships: Reports indicate Ghana is advancing a major tourism promotion partnership utilizing a Premier League platform through a reported deal involving Sunderland to boost international visitor numbers. Atta Travel.
• Education and WASSCE Updates: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has briefed the public on a significant performance improvement in Mathematics for the 2026 WASSCE exams, while noting a decline in English language scores due to factors like reading habits and social media language trends. MyJoyOnline