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Retire in Ghana With US Social Security: What Americans Need to Know

A growing number of American retirees are choosing Ghana. The country offers a lower cost of living, a stable democracy, a large English-speaking population, and a diaspora community that makes relocation feel less foreign. And unlike many countries that sound appealing on paper but come with financial complications, Ghana allows you to receive your US […]

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Ghana Nears IMF Bailout Exit After Final Review Deal: What Comes Next for the Economy

Last Updated: May 16, 2026   Ghana officially ended its three-year, US$3 billion financial bailout relationship with the International Monetary Fund on May 15, 2026. After completing all six reviews of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, the country has moved into a new, non-financial arrangement called a Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI). No new loans […]

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Mental Health Services in Ghana: Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Costs

Ghana has a functioning mental health system, but it is stretched thin. The country’s Mental Health Authority oversees three main psychiatric hospitals, a national policy running through 2030, and a community mental health workforce covering most districts. At the same time, psychiatrists are scarce, geographic coverage is uneven, and stigma still keeps many people from […]

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Ghana Ends Automatic Tax Waivers on Medical Equipment Imports

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will no longer grant automatic tax waivers on imported medical equipment. The policy change applies to any institution or business seeking tax exemptions on imported medical equipment, including health facilities and medical equipment importers. If that sounds like a technical budget move, here is the real meaning: […]

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FIFA World Cup 2026 US Visa for Ghanaians: How FIFA PASS Priority Appointments Work

The US Embassy in Accra has announced that Ghanaians holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup can now access priority visa interview appointments through a new system called FIFA PASS, short for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System. The announcement, originally made at a White House event attended by President Donald Trump, Secretary of […]

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24H+ Startup Loans Ghana: Up to GH₵500,000 for Young Entrepreneurs

The government of Ghana has opened the Expression of Interest portal for the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now register for startup business loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000. Free digital skills training and internship placements (subject to partner company capacity) are […]

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Ghana to Finance All Vaccines and Essential Medicines From 2030

On May 7, 2026, Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed that the government plans to fully finance all vaccines and critical medicines from domestic resources starting January 2030. The announcement came during a meeting in Accra with the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, focused on the long-term […]

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Ghana Dollar Rent Ban: Rent Commissioner and Bank of Ghana Move to Enforce Cedi Payments in 2026

Table of Contents What the Rent Commissioner Said Is Charging Rent in Dollars Actually Illegal? What the Bank of Ghana Partnership Means The 1963 Rent Act: What Is Being Amended Who This Affects: Tenants, Expats, and Landlords The Enforcement Problem What Tenants Can Do Right Now Sources Quick links (related guides): Ghana Rent Control Crackdown: […]

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