National News Roundup: NSA Disburses February 2026 Allowances Amid Regional Health and Education Initiatives

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially confirmed the successful disbursement of allowances for February 2026 to all eligible National Service Personnel (NSP). In a statement released on April 13, 2026, the Authority urged personnel to verify their payments via their GhanaPay accounts. This disbursement follows a period of administrative delays, for which the NSA expressed gratitude for the patience shown by the personnel, including nurses and teachers. The Authority also noted that preparations are already underway for the timely release of March 2026 allowances, with support from the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to streamline future payment processes. In the health sector, community-driven initiatives are making significant strides in promoting well-being. In Akropong-Akuapem, TEAM CSR, in collaboration with the Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo Foundation and the Akuapehene, organized the 4th Annual Easter Health Fair. This event, significantly funded by the African diaspora through Borris Automotive and Dr. David Arnold, provided free screenings for eye diseases, diabetes, and blood pressure. Additionally, participants were registered for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Organizers and local leaders emphasized the importance of these screenings in promoting both individual well-being and the cultural identity of the region during the 200-year anniversary of the Odwira Festival. Contrastingly, the health sector in the Krachi West Municipality faces severe challenges due to the refusal of health workers to accept postings to the area. Municipal Health Director Victor Ahiaba warned that this trend is undermining healthcare delivery, leaving four Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds without permanent staff. Personnel often cite accessibility and safety concerns in island communities as primary reasons for their absence. This shortage is particularly critical as the municipality battles a high prevalence of malaria and rising cases of anaemia among pregnant women related to food shortages, highlighting a dire need for improved staff deployment to achieve universal primary healthcare goals. On the educational front, infrastructure improvements are providing relief to students in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality. E&H Quarry has constructed a modern canteen and bookshop for the Akraman Basic School, ending years of students eating in unsafe conditions. During the commissioning ceremony, E&H Quarry CEO Charlene Wang highlighted the importance of education for national development. While the new facilities represent a significant upgrade, the school’s headmaster, Rev. Edem Dzidufe Gbeckor-Kove, called for additional support to address erosion issues and the lack of computers and washrooms, reminding stakeholders that sustained community and private sector involvement remains essential for rural education development.