ADVERTISEMENT
Get Started
  • About Homebase Tv | Hbtvghana.com
  • Advertise
  • Broadcast Live
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Vacancies
  • Contact Us – Connect With Us
Homebase Tv - Hbtvghana.com
  • Home
  • General News
  • Business News
  • Health
  • Life & Style
  • Politics
    • Press Release
    • Parliament
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • General News
  • Business News
  • Health
  • Life & Style
  • Politics
    • Press Release
    • Parliament
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Homebase Tv - Hbtvghana.com
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Let’s begin discussions on comprehensive healthcare support programme – Bagbin to MPs 

Tue, Aug 5 2025 4:54 AM
in Ghana General News
lets begin discussions on comprehensive healthcare support programme bagbin to mps
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on TelegramShare on Whatsapp
ADVERTISEMENT

Let’s begin discussions on comprehensive healthcare support programme - Bagbin to MPs 

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged MPs to begin a conversation on a comprehensive healthcare support scheme, given the demanding nature of their parliamentary work. 

“As a House, we must begin earnest discussions on a comprehensive healthcare support programme tailored to the unique pressure of our parliamentary work,” Mr Bagbin said in a speech read on his behalf by Mr Benard Ahiafor, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

This was during the closing ceremony of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament in Accra. 

The work of Ghanaian legislators is very demanding as they sometimes stay deep into the night and even into the next day to pass important legislation. 

Under normal circumstances, MPs are supposed to spend five hours in the Chamber daily for the business of the House. 

ReadAbout

Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah signs for Nottingham Forest 

Strong and principled political parties create prosperous nations – Jeff Radebe

UN Secretary-General appoints expanded Youth Climate Advisory Group

However, due to the heavy workload and legislative demands, the MPs sometimes spend more than 10 hours in the Chamber. 

During the passing of the Ghana Goldboard bill in March this year, the House closed at exactly 0300 hours, sitting for more than 10 hours that particular day. 

In recent years, Ghanaian MPs have died unexpectedly, and postmortem examination reports have often revealed high blood pressure and heart failure as the cause of death. 

The recent casualty was the late MP for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, whose death occurred on Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending just seven months in Parliament as a first-timer legislator. 

Mr Bagbin, during the closing ceremony, said heart failure was the cause of Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi’s demise. 

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and MP for Effutu constituency, in his closing remarks, also added his voice to the Speaker’s call, and urged the legislators to spend time to undergo medical check-ups during the recess since their lives matter. 

Earlier, Mr Bagbin entreated the MPs to reconnect with their constituents, undertake field oversight and deepen parliamentary democracy during the recess. 

He acknowledged the efforts, contributions and commitment of the MPs towards parliamentary business throughout the 43 parliamentary sittings over the 10 weeks. 

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my honourable members for your unwavering commitment to the business of the House. 

“Over the course of the meeting held between May and August, Parliament convened a total of 43 sittings. 

“During this time, the House diligently exercised its legislative oversight and representative functions, consulting significant businesses and deliberating on matters of national interest,” he said. 

Among the key highlights of the Meeting were major constitutional business, presentation of mid-year budget review, 73 statements made, vetting of four deputy ministerial nominees and seven supreme court nominees. 

In all, 13 bills were presented, out of which eight were passed, one at the consideration stage, two at the committee level, and two rescinded.  

The bills that were passed included the Energy Sector Levy Amendment Bill 2025, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Amendment Bill 2025, the Social Protection Bill 2025, and the University for Development Studies Bill 2025. 

Mr Bagbin commended the leadership of both sides of the House and underscored the need to approach issues through consensus-building and negotiations. 

Mr Bagbin also commended his two deputy Speakers for steering the affairs of the House during his absence, the Clerks, the Parliamentary Press Corps and the entire staff of the Parliamentary Service. 

The House was adjourned sine die (meaning indefinitely). 

  • President Commissions 36.5 Million Dollars Hospital In The Tain District
  • You Will Not Go Free For Killing An Hard Working MP – Akufo-Addo To MP’s Killer
  • I Will Lead You To Victory – Ato Forson Assures NDC Supporters

Visit Our Social Media for More

About Author

c16271dd987343c7ec4ccd40968758b74d64e6d6c084807e9eb8de11a77c1a1d?s=150&d=mm&r=g

hbtvghana

See author's posts

Discover interesting ones too

Photos from Third-Day Adua for the Limuna Muniru

Photos from Third-Day Adua for the Limuna Muniru

0
South Dayi NDC pays tribute to Paramount Chief of Kpali amidst national mourning

South Dayi NDC pays tribute to Paramount Chief of Kpali amidst national mourning

0

Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah signs for Nottingham Forest 

Strong and principled political parties create prosperous nations – Jeff Radebe

UN Secretary-General appoints expanded Youth Climate Advisory Group

Helicopter crash: FWSC mourns August 6 victims

Security agencies closing in on middlemen who enriched themselves awarding scholarships

Helicopter crash: Can we reserve all information for investigators?

“Don’t just be inspired. Act” – Comfort Ocran challenges participants at International Youth Day Celebration

Nana Akua Karikari calls for plastic waste education at 2025 Ghana Wind Summit

  • Dr. Musah Abdulai: If the Chief Justice returns: Will it lead to reset, redemption, or rupture?

    Dr. Musah Abdulai: If the Chief Justice returns: Will it lead to reset, redemption, or rupture?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • OSP declares former Finance Ministry Advisor wanted over SML corruption probe

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Ghana and Japan agree to pursue UN Security Council reforms

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition: FBI clears first major hurdle – No witch-hunt

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • I resigned because of Prez. Mahama, NDC – former GBA President

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Homebase Tv

  • About Homebase Tv | Hbtvghana.com
  • Advertise
  • Broadcast Live
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Vacancies
  • Contact Us – Connect With Us

© 2014 Total Enjoyment & Proper News

No Result
View All Result

© 2014 Total Enjoyment & Proper News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.