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National Disease Outbreak Statistics.
Mpox
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Outbreak Summary
12 new cases recorded, bringing the total confirmed cases to 908. Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has the infection. Protect yourself and others by maintaining good hygiene and reporting any symptoms such as * Fever * Rash * Headache * Muscle aches * Swollen lymph nodes * Chills * Tiredness If you notice any of these, visit the nearest health facility immediately.
Key Prevention Measures
- Avoid close contact with infected persons.
- Wash hands regularly with soap and water.
- Avoid touching rashes or body fluids.
Source
Ghana Health Service - Health Promotion Division, Behavior Change (SBC) Repository, Disease Surveillance.
Mpox Outbreak Distribution
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Stakeholders in the health sector today gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the critical role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in human development, quality healthcare, and improved patient outcomes.
The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities – The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to drive change by leveraging opportunities, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. The goal was to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH, waste management, and electricity services.
Additionally, the event sought to raise awareness of key barriers and priority issues and mobilize action to sustain advocacy efforts for scaling up WASH infrastructure and services in healthcare facilities across Ghana.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Director of the Public Health Division, represented the Director-General of the Service. He emphasized that improving WASH in healthcare facilities is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3.
He highlighted that collaborative efforts have led to successful WASH interventions in healthcare facilities, such as those in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, and initiatives by the Kalvio-Gugoro advocacy group in the Upper West Region.
The Service calls for stronger collaboration, sustained investments, and inclusive partnerships to ensure that every person receives quality care, regardless of their location.
The event was chaired by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Lambussie and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Professor Titus Beyuo.
In a strategic move to foster a stronger relationship between the Service and media organizations, the Director-General of GHS, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid a working visit to the New Times Corporation (NTC).
The visit was aimed at establishing a mutually beneficial partnership that will ensure the regular dissemination of health promotion messages through NTC’s platforms. This initiative is part of the Service’s broader commitment to educating and informing the public on prevailing health issues and concerns across the country.
Prof. Kaba Akoriyea emphasized the crucial role media organizations play in health education and expressed optimism that the collaboration would help bridge the information gap on key health matters, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.
He was warmly received by the Managing Director of NTC, Mr. Martin Adu- Owusu, along with other senior management members of the Corporation, including the Editor. Discussions centered around content collaboration and ways to align health messaging with national development goals.
Accompanying the Director-General were the Acting Director of the Health Promotion Division, Mr. Mabel Kisiwa Asafo, and the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Mr. Jacob Acquah Andoh.
This visit marks a significant step toward a more integrated approach to health communication, leveraging the power of the media to enhance public awareness and encourage healthy lifestyle.
In a strategic move to foster a stronger relationship between the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and media organizations, the Director-General of GHS, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid a working visit to the New Times Corporation (NTC).
The visit was aimed at establishing a mutually beneficial partnership that will ensure the regular dissemination of health promotion messages through NTC’s platforms. This initiative is part of the Service’s broader commitment to educating and informing the public on prevailing health issues and concerns across the country.
Prof. Kaba Akoriyea emphasized the crucial role media organizations play in health education and expressed optimism that the collaboration would help bridge the information gap on key health matters, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.
He was warmly received by the Managing Director of NTC, Mr. Martin Adu- Owusu, along with other senior management members of the Corporation, including the Editor. Discussions centered around content collaboration and ways to align health messaging with national development goals.
Accompanying the Director-General were the Acting Director of the Health Promotion Division, Mr. Mabel Kisiwa Asafo, and the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Mr. Jacob Acquah Andoh.
This visit marks a significant step toward a more integrated approach to health communication, leveraging the power of the media to enhance public awareness and encourage healthy lifestyles.
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers. https://t.co/ON9c9kKrDE
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, https://t.co/kCvYnxoF0x
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, held a workshop to create powerful, culturally sensitive messages for breast cancer awareness.
Together, we’re working to inform, empower, and save lives.
#ʙʀᴇᴀsᴛᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇss
#earlydetectionsaveslives
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, held a workshop to create powerful, culturally sensitive messages for breast cancer awareness.
Together, we’re working to inform, empower, and save lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#EarlyDetectionSavesLives
Your health doesn’t wait, why should you? A quick BP check today can prevent a health scare tomorrow. Stay on top of your blood pressure! Know your numbers, protect your heart. https://t.co/9PhDxGw8xJ
Your health doesn’t wait, why should you? A quick BP check today can prevent a health scare tomorrow. Stay on top of your blood pressure! Know your numbers, protect your heart.
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados!
Inscreva-se agora: https://t.co/lBWh9GRIWr https://t.co/IQeDD2nPvX
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados!
Inscreva-se agora: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZmItF5FhS5qsq4tyoodo1w#/registration
Junte-se à conversa sobre saúde digital responsável em África!
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados
Inscreva-se agora: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZmItF5FhS5qsq4tyoodo1w#/registration
Junte-se à conversa sobre saúde digital responsável em África!
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://t.co/7euXzIhknA https://t.co/KiN6Qa6KGp
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZMItf5fhS5qSQTyoOD01W
Join the conversation on responsible digital health in Africa.
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZMItf5fhS5qSQTyoOD01W
Join the conversation on responsible digital health in Africa.
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife https://t.co/lNuzCdX3LW
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses, can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses, can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#InternationalNursesDay https://t.co/Qe3rIfsTgV
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#internationalnursesday
📸: @reneffoundation
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#InternationalNursesDay
📸 @RENEFfoundation
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#MothersDay https://t.co/WT4KlZZrcL
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#mothersday
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#mothersday
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!. ❤
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you. https://t.co/1N27kjmq4G
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!.
This National Nurses Week, we pause to honour your courage, compassion, and tireless commitment.
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you.
Happy National Nurses Week!
#nationalnursesweek2025
#thankyounurses
#ournursesourfuture
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!. ❤
This National Nurses Week, we pause to honour your courage, compassion, and tireless commitment.
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you.
Happy National Nurses Week!
#nationalnursesweek2025
#ThankYouNurses
#OurNursesOurFuture
He noted successful WASH interventions in Bongo District and the Kalvio-Gugoro group in the Upper West Region.
There was a call for stronger collaboration and sustained investments. Prof. Titus Beyuo, a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, chaired the event. https://t.co/SZHV7cjEsi
...partnerships to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH and waste management services.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, representing the Director-General of the Service, emphasized the importance of improving WASH in healthcare for achieving SDG's 3. https://t.co/AC28oUt4m3
Stakeholders in the health sector gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the role of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in human development and healthcare quality. The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities –The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to promote... https://t.co/h16CvOrJyQ
Stakeholders in the health sector today gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the critical role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in human development, quality healthcare, and improved patient outcomes.
The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities – The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to drive change by leveraging opportunities, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. The goal was to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH, waste management, and electricity services.
Additionally, the event sought to raise awareness of key barriers and priority issues and mobilize action to sustain advocacy efforts for scaling up WASH infrastructure and services in healthcare facilities across Ghana.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Director of the Public Health Division, represented the Director-General of the Service. He emphasized that improving WASH in healthcare facilities is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3.
He highlighted that collaborative efforts have led to successful WASH interventions in healthcare facilities, such as those in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, and initiatives by the Kalvio-Gugoro advocacy group in the Upper West Region.
The Service calls for stronger collaboration, sustained investments, and inclusive partnerships to ensure that every person receives quality care, regardless of their location.
The event was chaired by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Lambussie and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Professor Titus Beyuo.
Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom and Dr. Michael Owusu, guided participants through a hands-on session.
Read more here⬇️
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Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the tools and processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom, Head of the Polio Laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and Dr. Michael Owusu of the KNUST, guided participants through a hands-on session designed to translate technical knowledge into practical skills. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the wastewater-based surveillance and to ensure accurate sample collection and data entry into the system. Using the Grab and Moore sample collection methods, the teams demonstrated how to collect wastewater samples from their designated sites.
As part of the exercise, participants were taken to the Nsukwao wastewater site in the Eastern Region for an on-site practical session. Prof. Odoom emphasized the importance of collecting samples from appropriate locations and observing strict safety protocols before and after collection to prevent the spread of pathogens.
The training also highlighted a growing concern over data integrity. Speaking on behalf of the Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Moses Barima Djimatey, Deputy Director of Public Health, noted that many data entries from the regions lack key information or show discrepancies between what is submitted and what appears in the system. “These gaps affect the reliability and usefulness of our data,” he said. Dr. Djimatey called for greater commitment and attention to detail, urging participants to ensure consistency and accuracy across all data collection platforms.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for the Disease Surveillance Department expressed hope that participants had taken note of the procedures necessary to prevent cross-contamination and protect themselves during fieldwork. He encouraged regional supervisors to share their work schedules with their team members, and to ensure that all logistics are in place before beginning field activities.
Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the tools and processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom, Head of the Polio Laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and Dr. Michael Owusu of the KNUST, guided participants through a hands-on session designed to translate technical knowledge into practical skills. The training aimed to enhance participants' understanding of the wastewater-based surveillance and to ensure accurate sample collection and data entry into the system. Using the Grab and Moore sample collection methods, the teams demonstrated how to collect wastewater samples from their designated sites.
As part of the exercise, participants were taken to the Nsukwao wastewater site in the Eastern Region for an on-site practical session. Prof. Odoom emphasized the importance of collecting samples from appropriate locations and observing strict safety protocols before and after collection to prevent the spread of pathogens.
The training also highlighted a growing concern over data integrity. Speaking on behalf of the Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Moses Barima Djimatey, Deputy Director of Public Health, noted that many data entries from the regions lack key information or show discrepancies between what is submitted and what appears in the system. “These gaps affect the reliability and usefulness of our data,” he said. Dr. Djimatey called for greater commitment and attention to detail, urging participants to ensure consistency and accuracy across all data collection platforms.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for the Disease Surveillance Department expressed hope that participants had taken note of the procedures necessary to prevent cross-contamination and protect themselves during fieldwork. He encouraged regional supervisors to share their work schedules with their team members, and to ensure that all logistics are in place before beginning field activities.
Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country.
Full story below⬇️
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Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country. The ceremony recognized midwives for their exceptional dedication and impact in their communities, especially in ensuring safe maternal and child health.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, the Deputy Director-General, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, praised the unwavering commitment of midwives nationwide. She acknowledged their essential role in safeguarding the lives of women and children, stating:
"As we recognize their invaluable contributions, it's essential to prioritize their support, safety, and well-being. This includes providing access to mental health resources, promoting self-care practices, and fostering a supportive work environment that acknowledges their critical role."
Dr. Ammisah further assured the midwifery workforce that the Ghana Health Service remains committed to prioritizing their welfare.
The International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on May 5th to honor the vital work midwives do in ensuring safe pregnancies, childbirth, and postnatal care. This year’s celebration was held under the global theme: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlighting the indispensable role midwives play, especially during emergencies and health crises.
Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country. The ceremony recognized midwives for their exceptional dedication and impact in their communities, especially in ensuring safe maternal and child health.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, the Deputy Director-General, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, praised the unwavering commitment of midwives nationwide. She acknowledged their essential role in safeguarding the lives of women and children, stating:
"As we recognize their invaluable contributions, it's essential to prioritize their support, safety, and well-being. This includes providing access to mental health resources, promoting self-care practices, and fostering a supportive work environment that acknowledges their critical role."
Dr. Ammisah further assured the midwifery workforce that the Ghana Health Service remains committed to prioritizing their welfare.
The International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on May 5th to honor the vital work midwives do in ensuring safe pregnancies, childbirth, and postnatal care. This year’s celebration was held under the global theme: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlighting the indispensable role midwives play, especially during emergencies and health crises.
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This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines. https://t.co/DVkKswmFHj
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She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children. https://t.co/l5ahL6lc8e
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During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities. https://t.co/Z3TuRgUDMS
During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities.
She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children.
This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.
During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities.
She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children.
This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.
..pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among @gavi and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country. https://t.co/xSBD39pRuo
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and … https://t.co/4h0NwMxon9
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days. https://t.co/kdeo91Rp5c
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavi , alongside Prof. Samuel K. Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of the Service and other Alliance Partners @WHOGhana and @UNICEFGhana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District in the Central Region. https://t.co/5Vl4RE79PK
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavialliance , alongside Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of Ghana Health Service and other Alliance Partners @who Ghana and @unicefghana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District in the Central Region.
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days.
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among GAVI Allinace,and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country.
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , alongside Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of Ghana Health Service and other Alliance Partners World Health Organization Ghana and UNICEF Ghana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District Health Directorate in the Central Region.
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days.
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among GAVI Allinace,and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country.
The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
Full story below ⬇️
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The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. https://t.co/idoiOEYpyI
The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for Disease Surveillance, encouraged participants to see the training as a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental surveillance. He urged them to take each sample not as a mere collection of waste, but as critical data that holds the potential to inform life-saving public health decisions.
Dr. Laryea expressed confidence that the tools and knowledge gained would be effectively applied to strengthen and complement existing surveillance efforts.
The training, held under the auspices of the Public Health Division’s Disease Surveillance Department in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is supported by the Gates Foundation and the Center for Disease Control.
Wastewater-based environmental surveillance involves analyzing sewage for specific pathogens and using the results alongside epidemiological data to guide public health action. This approach, which has already proven effective in tracking poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2, is now being expanded to cover a wider range of diseases that pose risks to public health.
The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for Disease Surveillance, encouraged participants to see the training as a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental surveillance. He urged them to take each sample not as a mere collection of waste, but as critical data that holds the potential to inform life-saving public health decisions.
Dr. Laryea expressed confidence that the tools and knowledge gained would be effectively applied to strengthen and complement existing surveillance efforts.
The training, held under the auspices of the Public Health Division’s Disease Surveillance Department in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is supported by the Gates Foundation and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wastewater-based environmental surveillance involves analyzing sewage for specific pathogens and using the results alongside epidemiological data to guide public health action. This approach, which has already proven effective in tracking poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2, is now being expanded to cover a wider range of diseases that pose risks to public health.
Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of the @gavi , for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
https://t.co/g8dGKVi7Uv
Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of @gavialliance , for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
During her visit, Dr. Nishtar is scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as well as the Ministers of Health and Finance, Gavi Alliance partners, and other key stakeholders. She will also embark on a field trip to Gomoa East in the Central Region to observe an immunisation session in some selected health facilities.
The visit aims to:
1. Strengthen strategic partnerships between Gavi and the Government of Ghana, particularly within the context of Ghana’s Accelerated Transition.
2. Reinforce Gavi’s support for Ghana’s immunization financing, digital innovation, and vaccine delivery systems.
3. Showcase successful field innovations including biometric verification, digital microplanning, and Zipline’s drone-based logistics.
Additionally, Dr. Nishtar will use the opportunity to promote dialogue on local vaccine manufacturing through the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and consolidate multi-stakeholder collaboration with development partners and the private sector in support of sustainable immunization efforts.
Alliance partners, including WHO Ghana and UNICEF Ghana, were also present at the hotel to warmly welcome her.
We wish Dr. Nishtar a fruitful and impactful working visit to Ghana.
Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
During her visit, Dr. Nishtar is scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as well as the Ministers of Health and Finance, Gavi Alliance partners, and other key stakeholders. She will also embark on a field trip to Gomoa East in the Central Region to observe an immunisation session in some selected health facilities.
The visit aims to:
1. Strengthen strategic partnerships between Gavi and the Government of Ghana, particularly within the context of Ghana's Accelerated Transition.
2. Reinforce Gavi’s support for Ghana’s immunization financing, digital innovation, and vaccine delivery systems.
3. Showcase successful field innovations including biometric verification, digital microplanning, and Zipline’s drone-based logistics.
Additionally, Dr. Nishtar will use the opportunity to promote dialogue on local vaccine manufacturing through the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and consolidate multi-stakeholder collaboration with development partners and the private sector in support of sustainable immunization efforts.
Alliance partners, including World Health Organization Ghana and UNICEF Ghana , were also present at the hotel to warmly welcome her.
We wish Dr. Nishtar a fruitful and impactful working visit to Ghana.
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Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
#childhealthpromotionweek
#InvestInYourChild
It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
• https://t.co/X5oNCCemNo
It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
• Malaria prevention tips
• Breastfeeding support
Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
#childhealthpromotionweek
#investinyourchild
It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
• Malaria prevention tips
• Breastfeeding support
Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
#childhealthpromotionweek
#InvestInYourChild
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Nets at night, health for life!
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future. https://t.co/p6cGQEjZMK
Nets at night, health for life.
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future.
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Nets at night, health for life!
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future.
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Happy Workers’ Day to all our healthcare workers. https://t.co/nyQOeijT9C
Happy Workers’ Day to all our Health Workers.
Happy Workers’ Day to all our Health Workers.
Today, we honour the unwavering dedication of our health workers whose passion and perseverance keep our nation healthy.
Your service is the heartbeat of the Service.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.
Happy Labour Day!
#labourday
#labourday2025
Today, we honour the unwavering dedication of our health workers whose passion and perseverance keep our nation healthy.
Your service is the heartbeat of the Service.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.
Happy Labour Day!
#labourday
#LabourDay2025
The Service has renewed its commitment to improving child survival through intensified health promotion, immunization and nutrition education, as part of this year’s national celebration of African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week.
At a durbar held at Jamestown in the Ashiedu Keteke district, the Ag. Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, highlighted the importance of community involvement and the use of nutritious local foods to promote the wellbeing of children. He encouraged greater support from political and traditional leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy and reinforce the progress made in child health.
Representing the Minister for Health, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of vaccines across the country. He announced the introduction of the Hepatitis B vaccine for children and emphasised the need for parents to prioritise visits to child welfare clinics. He further noted that investing in child health remains crucial to building a healthier and more prosperous nation.
UNICEF Ghana , a key partner in the initiative, commended the leadership of the Service and donated 1,000 megaphones and aprons to support health promotion activities. During his presentation, Dr. Manuel Dewez, Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF, highlighted the high rate of food poverty among Ghanaian children and encouraged parents to diversify their children's diets with more nutrient-rich foods such as eggs and fruits. He also addressed the persistent myths that hinder appropriate child feeding and nutrition practices.
The durbar was chaired by Nii Ayikai III, Paramount Chief of Jamestown, who described the celebration as a significant move toward securing a brighter future for every child. He called on families, traditional authorities, and health actors to join forces in ensuring consistent attendance at child welfare clinics and the overall improvement of child health.
Also present at the ceremony was the MP for Odododiodio constituency, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, and partners including CDC, World Health Organization Ghana, Rotary International , Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health , Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , PATH , Hope For Future Generations Ghana, Redcross and NCCE Gh
The Service has renewed its commitment to improving child survival through intensified health promotion, immunization and nutrition education, as part of this year’s national celebration of African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week.
At a durbar held at Jamestown in the Ashiedu Keteke district, the Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, highlighted the importance of community involvement and the use of nutritious local foods to promote the wellbeing of children. He encouraged greater support from political and traditional leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy and reinforce the progress made in child health.
Representing the Minister for Health, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of vaccines across the country. He announced the introduction of the Hepatitis B vaccine for children and emphasised the need for parents to prioritise visits to child welfare clinics. He further noted that investing in child health remains crucial to building a healthier and more prosperous nation.
@unicefghana , a key partner in the initiative, commended the leadership of the Service and donated 1,000 megaphones and aprons to support health promotion activities. During his presentation, Dr. Manuel Dewez, Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF, highlighted the high rate of food poverty among Ghanaian children and encouraged parents to diversify their children’s diets with more nutrient-rich foods such as eggs and fruits. He also addressed the persistent myths that hinder appropriate child feeding and nutrition practices.
Present at the ceremony was the MP for Odododiodio constituency, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, and partners including CDC, WHO, Rotary, Ghana Coalition for NGOs in Health, GAVI PATH, HFFG, Redcross and NCCE.
2025 African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week
A healthy child is a growing child!
Regular weighing helps you track your children's growth, spot any health concerns early, and stay on top of their development.
From birth to age five, don’t skip those child welfare clinic visits.
Every weigh-in counts!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#weighing
A healthy child is a growing child!
Regular weighing helps you track your children's growth, spot any health concerns early, and stay on top of their development.
From birth to age five, don’t skip those child welfare clinic visits.
Every weigh-in counts!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#weighing
We’re kicking off African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week 2025!
Join us today in Jamestown as we champion the health and well-being of every child.
It’s time to invest in our children’s future through regular weighing, immunisation, and care from the very beginning.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#investinyourchild
We're kicking off African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week 2025!
Join us this Wednesday in Jamestown as we champion the health and well-being of every child.
It’s time to invest in our children’s future through regular weighing, immunisation, and care from the very beginning.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#InvestInYourChild
World Health Organization Ghana
UNICEF Ghana
Ministry of Health, Ghana
NCCE Gh
Ammren
Rotary International
Every child deserves an identity from day one.
Register your baby at birth or within the first year to ensure legal recognition and access to essential social services.
Birth registration is the first step to protecting your child’s rights and future.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#birthregistration
Every child deserves an identity from day one.
Register your baby at birth or within the first year to ensure legal recognition and access to essential social services.
Birth registration is the first step to protecting your child’s rights and future.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#BirthRegistration
A healthy start in life begins with full immunisation.
Let's protect our children from preventable childhood diseases by ensuring they complete all their vaccinations before their second birthday.
Every child deserves a strong, healthy future. Let’s invest in them today!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#immunisation
A healthy start in life begins with full immunisation.
Let's protect our children from preventable childhood diseases by ensuring they complete all their vaccinations before their second birthday.
Every child deserves a strong, healthy future. Let’s invest in them today!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#Immunisation
Protect your child’s health with Vitamin A, starting at 6 months and every 6 months until age 5.
Vitamin A boosts immunity, strengthens growth, and keeps little ones thriving!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#vitamina
Protect your child’s health with Vitamin A, starting at 6 months and every 6 months until age 5.
Vitamin A boosts immunity, strengthens growth, and keeps little ones thriving!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#vitaminA
World Malaria Day Celebration – Ayensuano District, Eastern Region
The Ayensuano District commemorated World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, with a vibrant event held at Dokrochiwa. Activities began with a community float through Dokrochiwa and neighboring villages to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control, followed by a durbar at the Dokrochiwa Community Center.
Among the dignitaries present were traditional leaders, including Berima Opoku Agyeman (Larteh Chief and chairman of the event), Berima Ogyea Ahoho Anum (Dawu Chief), and Ohemaa Appiatu Odonkor III, alongside local authorities such as the Assemblyman, Unit Committee members, and heads of district departments. The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Francis Kuotua Aprugu, and his management team were also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Berima Opoku Agyeman commended the Health Directorate for choosing Dokrochiwa as the host community and encouraged residents to maintain clean environments to help curb mosquito breeding.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aprugu spoke about the burden of malaria at the global, national, and district levels. He stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the need for early medical attention to reduce malaria cases.
Mr. Solomon Antwi Brefo, the District Disease Control Officer, also sensitized the community on the proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), malaria symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Students from Presby and Methodist Junior High Schools added color to the celebration with performances, including a drama and a poem focused on the importance of malaria prevention.
The event concluded with a free health screening for community members, sponsored by Arc Development Organization, an NGO committed to supporting malaria prevention efforts in the district.
World Malaria Day Celebration – Ayensuano District, Eastern Region
The Ayensuano District commemorated World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, with a vibrant event held at Dokrochiwa. Activities began with a community float through Dokrochiwa and neighboring villages to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control, followed by a durbar at the Dokrochiwa Community Center.
Among the dignitaries present were traditional leaders, including Berima Opoku Agyeman (Larteh Chief and chairman of the event), Berima Ogyea Ahoho Anum (Dawu Chief), and Ohemaa Appiatu Odonkor III, alongside local authorities such as the Assemblyman, Unit Committee members, and heads of district departments. The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Francis Kuotua Aprugu, and his management team were also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Berima Opoku Agyeman commended the Health Directorate for choosing Dokrochiwa as the host community and encouraged residents to maintain clean environments to help curb mosquito breeding.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aprugu spoke about the burden of malaria at the global, national, and district levels. He stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the need for early medical attention to reduce malaria cases.
Mr. Solomon Antwi Brefo, the District Disease Control Officer, also sensitized the community on the proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), malaria symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Students from Presby and Methodist Junior High Schools added color to the celebration with performances, including a drama and a poem focused on the importance of malaria prevention.
The event concluded with a free health screening for community members, sponsored by Arc Development Organization, an NGO committed to supporting malaria prevention efforts in the district.
A healthy future starts with a simple act of breastfeeding!
Begin early, feed exclusively for 6 months, and keep the love flowing for 2 years and beyond.
Let’s grow healthy, happy babies!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#breastfeedingmatters
A healthy future starts with a simple act of breastfeeding!
Begin early, feed exclusively for 6 months, and keep the love flowing for 2 years and beyond.
Let’s grow healthy, happy babies!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#breastfeedingmatters
The Service has extended its collaboration with the Koko Plus and Ajinomoto Foundations of Japan, reaffirming a long-standing partnership focused on improving child nutrition and reducing malnutrition in Ghana. The renewed Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) was signed at a brief ceremony at the GHS Headquarters in Accra, paving the way for another five years of impactful work in child health and nutrition.
The Japanese delegation was led by H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Ambassador of Japan, alongside Mr. Kaoru Kurashima, President of the Ajinomoto Foundation; Mr. Yusuke Takahashi, Country Director of the Koko Plus Foundation; and Dr. Kennedy Bomfeh, Director of Projects & Research.
This partnership, which began in 2009, has been instrumental in delivering targeted nutrition interventions for children across Ghana. The renewed agreement will strengthen national nutrition programming and continue to serve as a model for sustainable international collaboration in public health.
The Director-General, Prof. Akoriyea, expressed his gratitude for the continued collaboration and stated his hope that with sustained efforts, malnutrition will soon be a thing of the past
The Service marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national event at the Dome of Christ Temple East, Teshie, in the Ledzokuku Municipality, under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.”
In the keynote address, read on behalf of the Minister for Health, the Ag. Director-General, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea highlighted Ghana’s 97% reduction in malaria deaths over the past decade and called for renewed community ownership and cross-sector investment to eliminate malaria.
He also announced the inclusion of persons with disabilities as ambassadors in all public health campaigns, promoting a more inclusive, people-led approach.
A major highlight was the National Malaria Quiz Competition held last month. Today, prizes were officially presented to the winners, first and second runners-up, with Holy Child R/C Basic School emerging as overall champions!
The event re-echoed a renewed call for a united front, anchored in ownership, innovation, and reinvestment in the nation’s ongoing efforts to eliminate malaria in Ghana.
#reignite #WorldMalariaDay2025 #reimagine #reinvest #malariaendswithus
Yesterday, we had the privilege of collaborating with Nigeria Health Watch and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a focused workshop on strengthening infodemic management within both countries.
The session provided a valuable platform to share knowledge, tools, and best practices, while exploring how monitoring, evaluation, and learning can be better integrated to improve the impact of interventions. It also offered an opportunity to reinforce partnerships and review the framework guiding the Health Information Disorder and Infodemic Management Network.
Other key stakeholders present at the workshop included UNICEF Ghana, WHO Nigeria, Fact-Check West Africa, and Ghana Health Nest.
The goal is clear. Tomorrow, we come together to take a stand against malaria.
This is more than a commemoration. We’re not just raising awareness; it’s a call to action to push for elimination.
Let’s reinvest, reimagine, and reignite the fight.
It starts with us.
Let’s make malaria a thing of the past.
#worldmalariaday2025
#malariaendswithus
#zeromalariastartswithme
#wmd2025
📌 PRESS RELEASE*📌
Commemoration of 2025 Child Health Promotion and African Vaccination Week.
#avw2025
#chpw 2025
African Vaccination Week is here!
From 24th to 30th April 2025, we’re championing the power of vaccines under the theme, Vaccination for all is humanly possible.
No one should be left behind. Every shot counts toward a healthier future.
Let’s keep our families and communities safe.
#avw2025
#vaccinatetoprotect
#vaccinationsaveslives
Stakeholders in the health sector today gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the critical role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in human development, quality healthcare, and improved patient outcomes.
The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities – The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to drive change by leveraging opportunities, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. The goal was to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH, waste management, and electricity services.
Additionally, the event sought to raise awareness of key barriers and priority issues and mobilize action to sustain advocacy efforts for scaling up WASH infrastructure and services in healthcare facilities across Ghana.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Director of the Public Health Division, represented the Director-General of the Service. He emphasized that improving WASH in healthcare facilities is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3.
He highlighted that collaborative efforts have led to successful WASH interventions in healthcare facilities, such as those in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, and initiatives by the Kalvio-Gugoro advocacy group in the Upper West Region.
The Service calls for stronger collaboration, sustained investments, and inclusive partnerships to ensure that every person receives quality care, regardless of their location.
The event was chaired by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Lambussie and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Professor Titus Beyuo.
In a strategic move to foster a stronger relationship between the Service and media organizations, the Director-General of GHS, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid a working visit to the New Times Corporation (NTC).
The visit was aimed at establishing a mutually beneficial partnership that will ensure the regular dissemination of health promotion messages through NTC’s platforms. This initiative is part of the Service’s broader commitment to educating and informing the public on prevailing health issues and concerns across the country.
Prof. Kaba Akoriyea emphasized the crucial role media organizations play in health education and expressed optimism that the collaboration would help bridge the information gap on key health matters, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.
He was warmly received by the Managing Director of NTC, Mr. Martin Adu- Owusu, along with other senior management members of the Corporation, including the Editor. Discussions centered around content collaboration and ways to align health messaging with national development goals.
Accompanying the Director-General were the Acting Director of the Health Promotion Division, Mr. Mabel Kisiwa Asafo, and the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Mr. Jacob Acquah Andoh.
This visit marks a significant step toward a more integrated approach to health communication, leveraging the power of the media to enhance public awareness and encourage healthy lifestyle.
In a strategic move to foster a stronger relationship between the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and media organizations, the Director-General of GHS, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid a working visit to the New Times Corporation (NTC).
The visit was aimed at establishing a mutually beneficial partnership that will ensure the regular dissemination of health promotion messages through NTC’s platforms. This initiative is part of the Service’s broader commitment to educating and informing the public on prevailing health issues and concerns across the country.
Prof. Kaba Akoriyea emphasized the crucial role media organizations play in health education and expressed optimism that the collaboration would help bridge the information gap on key health matters, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.
He was warmly received by the Managing Director of NTC, Mr. Martin Adu- Owusu, along with other senior management members of the Corporation, including the Editor. Discussions centered around content collaboration and ways to align health messaging with national development goals.
Accompanying the Director-General were the Acting Director of the Health Promotion Division, Mr. Mabel Kisiwa Asafo, and the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Mr. Jacob Acquah Andoh.
This visit marks a significant step toward a more integrated approach to health communication, leveraging the power of the media to enhance public awareness and encourage healthy lifestyles.
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers. https://t.co/ON9c9kKrDE
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers
📌Public Notice📌
Recruitment of Medical and Dental Officers
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, https://t.co/kCvYnxoF0x
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, held a workshop to create powerful, culturally sensitive messages for breast cancer awareness.
Together, we’re working to inform, empower, and save lives.
#ʙʀᴇᴀsᴛᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇss
#earlydetectionsaveslives
Breast cancer is treatable when detected early. The situation is different in Ghana, where many women delay seeking care due to fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.
This week, the Service, with support from Jhpiego and partners, held a workshop to create powerful, culturally sensitive messages for breast cancer awareness.
Together, we’re working to inform, empower, and save lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#EarlyDetectionSavesLives
Your health doesn’t wait, why should you? A quick BP check today can prevent a health scare tomorrow. Stay on top of your blood pressure! Know your numbers, protect your heart. https://t.co/9PhDxGw8xJ
Your health doesn’t wait, why should you? A quick BP check today can prevent a health scare tomorrow. Stay on top of your blood pressure! Know your numbers, protect your heart.
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados!
Inscreva-se agora: https://t.co/lBWh9GRIWr https://t.co/IQeDD2nPvX
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados!
Inscreva-se agora: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZmItF5FhS5qsq4tyoodo1w#/registration
Junte-se à conversa sobre saúde digital responsável em África!
Participe da divulgação dos resultados preliminares do Projeto STRATEGIC, que explora ética e inovação na saúde digital na África Subsaariana.
Data: 22 de Maio de 2025
Hora: 09h00 GMT
Evento online – Todos estão convidados
Inscreva-se agora: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZmItF5FhS5qsq4tyoodo1w#/registration
Junte-se à conversa sobre saúde digital responsável em África!
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://t.co/7euXzIhknA https://t.co/KiN6Qa6KGp
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZMItf5fhS5qSQTyoOD01W
Join the conversation on responsible digital health in Africa.
Be part of the preliminary findings dissemination of the STRATEGIC Project exploring ethics and innovation in digital health across sub-Saharan Africa.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Online Event – All are invited.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZMItf5fhS5qSQTyoOD01W
Join the conversation on responsible digital health in Africa.
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife https://t.co/lNuzCdX3LW
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses, can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife
Just another day in the life of a nurse…😂😂😂😂…
Our Nurses, can you relate?
Share your experiences with us.
#nurselife
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#InternationalNursesDay https://t.co/Qe3rIfsTgV
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#internationalnursesday
📸: @reneffoundation
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare, our Nurses.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Tag a nurse and show them some love for the care they give every day.
#InternationalNursesDay
📸 @RENEFfoundation
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#MothersDay https://t.co/WT4KlZZrcL
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#mothersday
We celebrate the resilience, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.
You are the pillars of strength in our families and communities.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
#mothersday
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!. ❤
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you. https://t.co/1N27kjmq4G
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!.
This National Nurses Week, we pause to honour your courage, compassion, and tireless commitment.
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you.
Happy National Nurses Week!
#nationalnursesweek2025
#thankyounurses
#ournursesourfuture
To every nurse across Ghana and beyond, we say a big THANK YOU!. ❤
This National Nurses Week, we pause to honour your courage, compassion, and tireless commitment.
You are the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
You don’t just care for patients, you care for humanity.
From all of us at the Ghana Health Service; We see you. We value you. We celebrate you.
Happy National Nurses Week!
#nationalnursesweek2025
#ThankYouNurses
#OurNursesOurFuture
He noted successful WASH interventions in Bongo District and the Kalvio-Gugoro group in the Upper West Region.
There was a call for stronger collaboration and sustained investments. Prof. Titus Beyuo, a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, chaired the event. https://t.co/SZHV7cjEsi
...partnerships to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH and waste management services.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, representing the Director-General of the Service, emphasized the importance of improving WASH in healthcare for achieving SDG's 3. https://t.co/AC28oUt4m3
Stakeholders in the health sector gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the role of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in human development and healthcare quality. The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities –The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to promote... https://t.co/h16CvOrJyQ
Stakeholders in the health sector today gathered at a WASH Advocacy event to discuss the critical role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in human development, quality healthcare, and improved patient outcomes.
The event, themed "Enhancing WASH in Healthcare Facilities – The Way Forward for Ghana," aimed to drive change by leveraging opportunities, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. The goal was to ensure safe and affordable access to quality healthcare, including WASH, waste management, and electricity services.
Additionally, the event sought to raise awareness of key barriers and priority issues and mobilize action to sustain advocacy efforts for scaling up WASH infrastructure and services in healthcare facilities across Ghana.
Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Director of the Public Health Division, represented the Director-General of the Service. He emphasized that improving WASH in healthcare facilities is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3.
He highlighted that collaborative efforts have led to successful WASH interventions in healthcare facilities, such as those in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, and initiatives by the Kalvio-Gugoro advocacy group in the Upper West Region.
The Service calls for stronger collaboration, sustained investments, and inclusive partnerships to ensure that every person receives quality care, regardless of their location.
The event was chaired by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Lambussie and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Professor Titus Beyuo.
Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom and Dr. Michael Owusu, guided participants through a hands-on session.
Read more here⬇️
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Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the tools and processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom, Head of the Polio Laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and Dr. Michael Owusu of the KNUST, guided participants through a hands-on session designed to translate technical knowledge into practical skills. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the wastewater-based surveillance and to ensure accurate sample collection and data entry into the system. Using the Grab and Moore sample collection methods, the teams demonstrated how to collect wastewater samples from their designated sites.
As part of the exercise, participants were taken to the Nsukwao wastewater site in the Eastern Region for an on-site practical session. Prof. Odoom emphasized the importance of collecting samples from appropriate locations and observing strict safety protocols before and after collection to prevent the spread of pathogens.
The training also highlighted a growing concern over data integrity. Speaking on behalf of the Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Moses Barima Djimatey, Deputy Director of Public Health, noted that many data entries from the regions lack key information or show discrepancies between what is submitted and what appears in the system. “These gaps affect the reliability and usefulness of our data,” he said. Dr. Djimatey called for greater commitment and attention to detail, urging participants to ensure consistency and accuracy across all data collection platforms.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for the Disease Surveillance Department expressed hope that participants had taken note of the procedures necessary to prevent cross-contamination and protect themselves during fieldwork. He encouraged regional supervisors to share their work schedules with their team members, and to ensure that all logistics are in place before beginning field activities.
Learning becomes meaningful when participants engage directly with the tools and processes they are being trained on. Today, our team of facilitators, led by Prof. John Odoom, Head of the Polio Laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and Dr. Michael Owusu of the KNUST, guided participants through a hands-on session designed to translate technical knowledge into practical skills. The training aimed to enhance participants' understanding of the wastewater-based surveillance and to ensure accurate sample collection and data entry into the system. Using the Grab and Moore sample collection methods, the teams demonstrated how to collect wastewater samples from their designated sites.
As part of the exercise, participants were taken to the Nsukwao wastewater site in the Eastern Region for an on-site practical session. Prof. Odoom emphasized the importance of collecting samples from appropriate locations and observing strict safety protocols before and after collection to prevent the spread of pathogens.
The training also highlighted a growing concern over data integrity. Speaking on behalf of the Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Moses Barima Djimatey, Deputy Director of Public Health, noted that many data entries from the regions lack key information or show discrepancies between what is submitted and what appears in the system. “These gaps affect the reliability and usefulness of our data,” he said. Dr. Djimatey called for greater commitment and attention to detail, urging participants to ensure consistency and accuracy across all data collection platforms.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for the Disease Surveillance Department expressed hope that participants had taken note of the procedures necessary to prevent cross-contamination and protect themselves during fieldwork. He encouraged regional supervisors to share their work schedules with their team members, and to ensure that all logistics are in place before beginning field activities.
Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country.
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Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country. The ceremony recognized midwives for their exceptional dedication and impact in their communities, especially in ensuring safe maternal and child health.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, the Deputy Director-General, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, praised the unwavering commitment of midwives nationwide. She acknowledged their essential role in safeguarding the lives of women and children, stating:
"As we recognize their invaluable contributions, it's essential to prioritize their support, safety, and well-being. This includes providing access to mental health resources, promoting self-care practices, and fostering a supportive work environment that acknowledges their critical role."
Dr. Ammisah further assured the midwifery workforce that the Ghana Health Service remains committed to prioritizing their welfare.
The International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on May 5th to honor the vital work midwives do in ensuring safe pregnancies, childbirth, and postnatal care. This year’s celebration was held under the global theme: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlighting the indispensable role midwives play, especially during emergencies and health crises.
Ghana today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife with a national event held in Takoradi, culminating in an awards ceremony that honored outstanding midwives across the country. The ceremony recognized midwives for their exceptional dedication and impact in their communities, especially in ensuring safe maternal and child health.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, the Deputy Director-General, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, praised the unwavering commitment of midwives nationwide. She acknowledged their essential role in safeguarding the lives of women and children, stating:
"As we recognize their invaluable contributions, it's essential to prioritize their support, safety, and well-being. This includes providing access to mental health resources, promoting self-care practices, and fostering a supportive work environment that acknowledges their critical role."
Dr. Ammisah further assured the midwifery workforce that the Ghana Health Service remains committed to prioritizing their welfare.
The International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on May 5th to honor the vital work midwives do in ensuring safe pregnancies, childbirth, and postnatal care. This year’s celebration was held under the global theme: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlighting the indispensable role midwives play, especially during emergencies and health crises.
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This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines. https://t.co/DVkKswmFHj
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She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children. https://t.co/l5ahL6lc8e
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During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities. https://t.co/Z3TuRgUDMS
During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities.
She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children.
This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.
During her visit yesterday to St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, Dr. Sania Nishtar toured the Paediatric Ward and the Immunization Centre to assess the well-being of children and observe ongoing vaccination activities.
She also visited the Oyinase outreach point in Kasoa Nyanyano, where she observed child immunization efforts, engaged with health workers and caregivers, and personally administered vaccines to some of the children.
This partnership is vital in advancing child immunization efforts, particularly during African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week, as the Ghana Health Service continues to promote equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.
..pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among @gavi and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country. https://t.co/xSBD39pRuo
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and … https://t.co/4h0NwMxon9
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days. https://t.co/kdeo91Rp5c
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavi , alongside Prof. Samuel K. Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of the Service and other Alliance Partners @WHOGhana and @UNICEFGhana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District in the Central Region. https://t.co/5Vl4RE79PK
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavialliance , alongside Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of Ghana Health Service and other Alliance Partners @who Ghana and @unicefghana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District in the Central Region.
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days.
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among GAVI Allinace,and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country.
As part of her two-day official visit to Ghana, Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , alongside Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of Ghana Health Service and other Alliance Partners World Health Organization Ghana and UNICEF Ghana , paid a working visit to Gomoa East District Health Directorate in the Central Region.
During the visit, they toured St. Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam and an outreach post in Oyinase in Kasoa Nyanyano to engage with community members and also observe immunisation and child health services offered during such days.
Dr. Nishtar commended the progress of immunization initiatives in the country and reaffirmed GAVI’s commitment to supporting Ghana's vaccination and malaria prevention efforts. During his remarks, Prof. Akoriyea expressed his gratitude for GAVI’s continued support and pledged country's commitment and dedication to ensuring that every child receives all needed vaccines. Her visit highlights the strong collaboration among GAVI Allinace,and local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance vaccine coverage and healthcare delivery in the country.
The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
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The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. https://t.co/idoiOEYpyI
The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for Disease Surveillance, encouraged participants to see the training as a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental surveillance. He urged them to take each sample not as a mere collection of waste, but as critical data that holds the potential to inform life-saving public health decisions.
Dr. Laryea expressed confidence that the tools and knowledge gained would be effectively applied to strengthen and complement existing surveillance efforts.
The training, held under the auspices of the Public Health Division’s Disease Surveillance Department in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is supported by the Gates Foundation and the Center for Disease Control.
Wastewater-based environmental surveillance involves analyzing sewage for specific pathogens and using the results alongside epidemiological data to guide public health action. This approach, which has already proven effective in tracking poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2, is now being expanded to cover a wider range of diseases that pose risks to public health.
The Service as part of efforts to enhance its’s environmental surveillance system and improve public health response, has commenced a two-day training programme on wastewater-based environmental surveillance. The training aims to build the capacity of frontline surveillance officers at designated environmental surveillance sites to monitor pathogens such as Salmonella typhi, Hepatitis E, Vibrio cholerae, and the measles virus in wastewater.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director for Disease Surveillance, encouraged participants to see the training as a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental surveillance. He urged them to take each sample not as a mere collection of waste, but as critical data that holds the potential to inform life-saving public health decisions.
Dr. Laryea expressed confidence that the tools and knowledge gained would be effectively applied to strengthen and complement existing surveillance efforts.
The training, held under the auspices of the Public Health Division’s Disease Surveillance Department in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is supported by the Gates Foundation and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wastewater-based environmental surveillance involves analyzing sewage for specific pathogens and using the results alongside epidemiological data to guide public health action. This approach, which has already proven effective in tracking poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2, is now being expanded to cover a wider range of diseases that pose risks to public health.
Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of the @gavi , for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
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Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of @gavialliance , for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
During her visit, Dr. Nishtar is scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as well as the Ministers of Health and Finance, Gavi Alliance partners, and other key stakeholders. She will also embark on a field trip to Gomoa East in the Central Region to observe an immunisation session in some selected health facilities.
The visit aims to:
1. Strengthen strategic partnerships between Gavi and the Government of Ghana, particularly within the context of Ghana’s Accelerated Transition.
2. Reinforce Gavi’s support for Ghana’s immunization financing, digital innovation, and vaccine delivery systems.
3. Showcase successful field innovations including biometric verification, digital microplanning, and Zipline’s drone-based logistics.
Additionally, Dr. Nishtar will use the opportunity to promote dialogue on local vaccine manufacturing through the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and consolidate multi-stakeholder collaboration with development partners and the private sector in support of sustainable immunization efforts.
Alliance partners, including WHO Ghana and UNICEF Ghana, were also present at the hotel to warmly welcome her.
We wish Dr. Nishtar a fruitful and impactful working visit to Ghana.
Ghana today welcomed Dr. Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for a two-day official visit. She was received at the airport by the Director-General of the Service, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
During her visit, Dr. Nishtar is scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as well as the Ministers of Health and Finance, Gavi Alliance partners, and other key stakeholders. She will also embark on a field trip to Gomoa East in the Central Region to observe an immunisation session in some selected health facilities.
The visit aims to:
1. Strengthen strategic partnerships between Gavi and the Government of Ghana, particularly within the context of Ghana's Accelerated Transition.
2. Reinforce Gavi’s support for Ghana’s immunization financing, digital innovation, and vaccine delivery systems.
3. Showcase successful field innovations including biometric verification, digital microplanning, and Zipline’s drone-based logistics.
Additionally, Dr. Nishtar will use the opportunity to promote dialogue on local vaccine manufacturing through the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and consolidate multi-stakeholder collaboration with development partners and the private sector in support of sustainable immunization efforts.
Alliance partners, including World Health Organization Ghana and UNICEF Ghana , were also present at the hotel to warmly welcome her.
We wish Dr. Nishtar a fruitful and impactful working visit to Ghana.
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Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
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It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
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It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
• Malaria prevention tips
• Breastfeeding support
Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
#childhealthpromotionweek
#investinyourchild
It’s Child Health Promotion Week from 5th to 9th May, 2025.
Parents and caregivers, visit your nearest health centre for free essential child health services including:
• Immunisations
• Vitamin A
• Growth checks
• Birth registration
• Malaria prevention tips
• Breastfeeding support
Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s give our children the healthy start they deserve.
It’s free.
It’s important.
It’s their right.
#childhealthpromotionweek
#InvestInYourChild
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Nets at night, health for life!
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future. https://t.co/p6cGQEjZMK
Nets at night, health for life.
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future.
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Nets at night, health for life!
A simple net makes a big difference. Let your child sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night and throughout the night to stay safe from malaria.
Every child deserves a healthy, malaria-free future.
Protect your child. Stop malaria before it starts.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#malariaprevention
Happy Workers’ Day to all our healthcare workers. https://t.co/nyQOeijT9C
Happy Workers’ Day to all our Health Workers.
Happy Workers’ Day to all our Health Workers.
Today, we honour the unwavering dedication of our health workers whose passion and perseverance keep our nation healthy.
Your service is the heartbeat of the Service.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.
Happy Labour Day!
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#labourday2025
Today, we honour the unwavering dedication of our health workers whose passion and perseverance keep our nation healthy.
Your service is the heartbeat of the Service.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.
Happy Labour Day!
#labourday
#LabourDay2025
The Service has renewed its commitment to improving child survival through intensified health promotion, immunization and nutrition education, as part of this year’s national celebration of African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week.
At a durbar held at Jamestown in the Ashiedu Keteke district, the Ag. Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, highlighted the importance of community involvement and the use of nutritious local foods to promote the wellbeing of children. He encouraged greater support from political and traditional leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy and reinforce the progress made in child health.
Representing the Minister for Health, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of vaccines across the country. He announced the introduction of the Hepatitis B vaccine for children and emphasised the need for parents to prioritise visits to child welfare clinics. He further noted that investing in child health remains crucial to building a healthier and more prosperous nation.
UNICEF Ghana , a key partner in the initiative, commended the leadership of the Service and donated 1,000 megaphones and aprons to support health promotion activities. During his presentation, Dr. Manuel Dewez, Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF, highlighted the high rate of food poverty among Ghanaian children and encouraged parents to diversify their children's diets with more nutrient-rich foods such as eggs and fruits. He also addressed the persistent myths that hinder appropriate child feeding and nutrition practices.
The durbar was chaired by Nii Ayikai III, Paramount Chief of Jamestown, who described the celebration as a significant move toward securing a brighter future for every child. He called on families, traditional authorities, and health actors to join forces in ensuring consistent attendance at child welfare clinics and the overall improvement of child health.
Also present at the ceremony was the MP for Odododiodio constituency, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, and partners including CDC, World Health Organization Ghana, Rotary International , Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health , Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , PATH , Hope For Future Generations Ghana, Redcross and NCCE Gh
The Service has renewed its commitment to improving child survival through intensified health promotion, immunization and nutrition education, as part of this year’s national celebration of African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week.
At a durbar held at Jamestown in the Ashiedu Keteke district, the Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, highlighted the importance of community involvement and the use of nutritious local foods to promote the wellbeing of children. He encouraged greater support from political and traditional leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy and reinforce the progress made in child health.
Representing the Minister for Health, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of vaccines across the country. He announced the introduction of the Hepatitis B vaccine for children and emphasised the need for parents to prioritise visits to child welfare clinics. He further noted that investing in child health remains crucial to building a healthier and more prosperous nation.
@unicefghana , a key partner in the initiative, commended the leadership of the Service and donated 1,000 megaphones and aprons to support health promotion activities. During his presentation, Dr. Manuel Dewez, Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF, highlighted the high rate of food poverty among Ghanaian children and encouraged parents to diversify their children’s diets with more nutrient-rich foods such as eggs and fruits. He also addressed the persistent myths that hinder appropriate child feeding and nutrition practices.
Present at the ceremony was the MP for Odododiodio constituency, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, and partners including CDC, WHO, Rotary, Ghana Coalition for NGOs in Health, GAVI PATH, HFFG, Redcross and NCCE.
2025 African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week
A healthy child is a growing child!
Regular weighing helps you track your children's growth, spot any health concerns early, and stay on top of their development.
From birth to age five, don’t skip those child welfare clinic visits.
Every weigh-in counts!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#weighing
A healthy child is a growing child!
Regular weighing helps you track your children's growth, spot any health concerns early, and stay on top of their development.
From birth to age five, don’t skip those child welfare clinic visits.
Every weigh-in counts!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#weighing
We’re kicking off African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week 2025!
Join us today in Jamestown as we champion the health and well-being of every child.
It’s time to invest in our children’s future through regular weighing, immunisation, and care from the very beginning.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#investinyourchild
We're kicking off African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week 2025!
Join us this Wednesday in Jamestown as we champion the health and well-being of every child.
It’s time to invest in our children’s future through regular weighing, immunisation, and care from the very beginning.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#InvestInYourChild
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UNICEF Ghana
Ministry of Health, Ghana
NCCE Gh
Ammren
Rotary International
Every child deserves an identity from day one.
Register your baby at birth or within the first year to ensure legal recognition and access to essential social services.
Birth registration is the first step to protecting your child’s rights and future.
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#birthregistration
Every child deserves an identity from day one.
Register your baby at birth or within the first year to ensure legal recognition and access to essential social services.
Birth registration is the first step to protecting your child’s rights and future.
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#BirthRegistration
A healthy start in life begins with full immunisation.
Let's protect our children from preventable childhood diseases by ensuring they complete all their vaccinations before their second birthday.
Every child deserves a strong, healthy future. Let’s invest in them today!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#immunisation
A healthy start in life begins with full immunisation.
Let's protect our children from preventable childhood diseases by ensuring they complete all their vaccinations before their second birthday.
Every child deserves a strong, healthy future. Let’s invest in them today!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#Immunisation
Protect your child’s health with Vitamin A, starting at 6 months and every 6 months until age 5.
Vitamin A boosts immunity, strengthens growth, and keeps little ones thriving!
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#vitamina
Protect your child’s health with Vitamin A, starting at 6 months and every 6 months until age 5.
Vitamin A boosts immunity, strengthens growth, and keeps little ones thriving!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#vitaminA
World Malaria Day Celebration – Ayensuano District, Eastern Region
The Ayensuano District commemorated World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, with a vibrant event held at Dokrochiwa. Activities began with a community float through Dokrochiwa and neighboring villages to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control, followed by a durbar at the Dokrochiwa Community Center.
Among the dignitaries present were traditional leaders, including Berima Opoku Agyeman (Larteh Chief and chairman of the event), Berima Ogyea Ahoho Anum (Dawu Chief), and Ohemaa Appiatu Odonkor III, alongside local authorities such as the Assemblyman, Unit Committee members, and heads of district departments. The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Francis Kuotua Aprugu, and his management team were also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Berima Opoku Agyeman commended the Health Directorate for choosing Dokrochiwa as the host community and encouraged residents to maintain clean environments to help curb mosquito breeding.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aprugu spoke about the burden of malaria at the global, national, and district levels. He stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the need for early medical attention to reduce malaria cases.
Mr. Solomon Antwi Brefo, the District Disease Control Officer, also sensitized the community on the proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), malaria symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Students from Presby and Methodist Junior High Schools added color to the celebration with performances, including a drama and a poem focused on the importance of malaria prevention.
The event concluded with a free health screening for community members, sponsored by Arc Development Organization, an NGO committed to supporting malaria prevention efforts in the district.
World Malaria Day Celebration – Ayensuano District, Eastern Region
The Ayensuano District commemorated World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, with a vibrant event held at Dokrochiwa. Activities began with a community float through Dokrochiwa and neighboring villages to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control, followed by a durbar at the Dokrochiwa Community Center.
Among the dignitaries present were traditional leaders, including Berima Opoku Agyeman (Larteh Chief and chairman of the event), Berima Ogyea Ahoho Anum (Dawu Chief), and Ohemaa Appiatu Odonkor III, alongside local authorities such as the Assemblyman, Unit Committee members, and heads of district departments. The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Francis Kuotua Aprugu, and his management team were also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Berima Opoku Agyeman commended the Health Directorate for choosing Dokrochiwa as the host community and encouraged residents to maintain clean environments to help curb mosquito breeding.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aprugu spoke about the burden of malaria at the global, national, and district levels. He stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the need for early medical attention to reduce malaria cases.
Mr. Solomon Antwi Brefo, the District Disease Control Officer, also sensitized the community on the proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), malaria symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Students from Presby and Methodist Junior High Schools added color to the celebration with performances, including a drama and a poem focused on the importance of malaria prevention.
The event concluded with a free health screening for community members, sponsored by Arc Development Organization, an NGO committed to supporting malaria prevention efforts in the district.
A healthy future starts with a simple act of breastfeeding!
Begin early, feed exclusively for 6 months, and keep the love flowing for 2 years and beyond.
Let’s grow healthy, happy babies!
#avw2025
#africanvaccinationweek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#breastfeedingmatters
A healthy future starts with a simple act of breastfeeding!
Begin early, feed exclusively for 6 months, and keep the love flowing for 2 years and beyond.
Let’s grow healthy, happy babies!
#AVW2025
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
#childhealthpromotionweek
#breastfeedingmatters
The Service has extended its collaboration with the Koko Plus and Ajinomoto Foundations of Japan, reaffirming a long-standing partnership focused on improving child nutrition and reducing malnutrition in Ghana. The renewed Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) was signed at a brief ceremony at the GHS Headquarters in Accra, paving the way for another five years of impactful work in child health and nutrition.
The Japanese delegation was led by H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Ambassador of Japan, alongside Mr. Kaoru Kurashima, President of the Ajinomoto Foundation; Mr. Yusuke Takahashi, Country Director of the Koko Plus Foundation; and Dr. Kennedy Bomfeh, Director of Projects & Research.
This partnership, which began in 2009, has been instrumental in delivering targeted nutrition interventions for children across Ghana. The renewed agreement will strengthen national nutrition programming and continue to serve as a model for sustainable international collaboration in public health.
The Director-General, Prof. Akoriyea, expressed his gratitude for the continued collaboration and stated his hope that with sustained efforts, malnutrition will soon be a thing of the past
The Service marked World Malaria Day 2025 with a national event at the Dome of Christ Temple East, Teshie, in the Ledzokuku Municipality, under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.”
In the keynote address, read on behalf of the Minister for Health, the Ag. Director-General, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea highlighted Ghana’s 97% reduction in malaria deaths over the past decade and called for renewed community ownership and cross-sector investment to eliminate malaria.
He also announced the inclusion of persons with disabilities as ambassadors in all public health campaigns, promoting a more inclusive, people-led approach.
A major highlight was the National Malaria Quiz Competition held last month. Today, prizes were officially presented to the winners, first and second runners-up, with Holy Child R/C Basic School emerging as overall champions!
The event re-echoed a renewed call for a united front, anchored in ownership, innovation, and reinvestment in the nation’s ongoing efforts to eliminate malaria in Ghana.
#reignite #WorldMalariaDay2025 #reimagine #reinvest #malariaendswithus
Yesterday, we had the privilege of collaborating with Nigeria Health Watch and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a focused workshop on strengthening infodemic management within both countries.
The session provided a valuable platform to share knowledge, tools, and best practices, while exploring how monitoring, evaluation, and learning can be better integrated to improve the impact of interventions. It also offered an opportunity to reinforce partnerships and review the framework guiding the Health Information Disorder and Infodemic Management Network.
Other key stakeholders present at the workshop included UNICEF Ghana, WHO Nigeria, Fact-Check West Africa, and Ghana Health Nest.
The goal is clear. Tomorrow, we come together to take a stand against malaria.
This is more than a commemoration. We’re not just raising awareness; it’s a call to action to push for elimination.
Let’s reinvest, reimagine, and reignite the fight.
It starts with us.
Let’s make malaria a thing of the past.
#worldmalariaday2025
#malariaendswithus
#zeromalariastartswithme
#wmd2025
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Commemoration of 2025 Child Health Promotion and African Vaccination Week.
#avw2025
#chpw 2025
African Vaccination Week is here!
From 24th to 30th April 2025, we’re championing the power of vaccines under the theme, Vaccination for all is humanly possible.
No one should be left behind. Every shot counts toward a healthier future.
Let’s keep our families and communities safe.
#avw2025
#vaccinatetoprotect
#vaccinationsaveslives
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