The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is hosting a webinar on the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989) and the Protection of Patient Information in the Health Sector.
This session will strengthen your understanding of lawful access to information, confidentiality obligations, and the proper handling of RTI requests involving sensitive health records.
Key topics include:
* Overview of the RTI Act (Act 989) and its relevance to healthcare institutions
* Understanding publicly accessible information, exempt information, and privileged communications
* Doctor–patient confidentiality under Sections 15 and 16 of Act 989
* Proper procedures for receiving, processing, and responding to RTI requests
* Protecting patient medical records and sensitive health data
* Public interest disclosure and public health emergencies
* Legal consequences of unlawful disclosure and non-compliance
* Best practices for records management, redaction, and secure information sharing
* Ethical handling of confidential patient information
* Reducing institutional risk and maintaining public trust
Your participation is essential to ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of patient confidentiality within the Ghana Health Service.