Showing 1 - 20 of 233 news items
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to communities through the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative, during a working visit to the Volta Region where he officially launched the programme.
Ghana has highlighted significant progress in strengthening its health security systems and pandemic preparedness efforts at an international conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, demonstrating the country's growing capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.
The Director-General, has called on Senior Managers across the country to demonstrate commitment and collective ownership in the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Policy and other key health sector interventions.
The awards ceremony for the maiden Ghana edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026 has been held at the Headquarters of the Ghana Health Service in Pantang, Accra.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has challenged young innovators and students to harness technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop practical solutions to Ghana’s health system challenges.
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially opened a Senior Managers' Meeting of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in Accra, calling on health managers and stakeholders to work collectively towards the successful implementation of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative.
Key stakeholders in Ghana's aviation, health, security, and border management sectors have convened at the Accra International Airport to review and strengthen measures aimed at preventing the importation and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through the country's points of entry.
The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) of the Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, has held a stakeholder engagement with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to strengthen demand generation and effective communication strategies for immunization across the country.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has undertaken a tour of strategic health facilities and points of entry in Accra to assess the country’s preparedness and engage key stakeholders on measures required to strengthen Ghana’s readiness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
The Ghana Health Service has engaged a delegation from the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) from the WINGS-4-FGS Consortium on the introduction of the (W)Initiative for womeN and GirlS Affected by Female Genital Schistosomiasis (WINGS-4-FGS) Project, a multi-country initiative focused on improving awareness, prevention and management of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS).
The Ghana Health Service, as part of efforts to promote equitable access to quality healthcare and strengthen disability-inclusive health systems, has conducted a series of trainings on Disability-Inclusive Health Services aimed at improving healthcare delivery for persons with disabilities.
Ghana is preparing to join Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) system, a tool designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, track and respond to misinformation and public health-related rumours in real time.
Stay informed about our upcoming meetings, workshops, and conferences.