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Africa CDC Assessment of Ghana’s Viral Hepatitis Response Continues with Facility Engagements
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has continued its assessment of Ghana’s response to viral hepatitis with engagements at selected health facilities in the Greater Accra Region.
Ghana Health Service, 10/4/2026
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Ghana Health Service Validates Draft National Vector Surveillance and Control Guidelines for Points of Entry
The Port Health Department of the Ghana Health Service with support from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), has held a national stakeholder validation meeting on the draft National Vector Surveillance and Control Guidelines for Points of Entry (PoEs) in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 10/3/2026
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Africa CDC Assesses Ghana’s Progress in Viral Hepatitis Control
A team from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in Ghana for a three-day official working visit to assess progress in viral hepatitis control and identify new areas of support towards the elimination of the disease.
Ghana Health Service, 10/1/2026
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MoH, GHS and Partners Launch National Pink October 2026
The Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners, has launched the National Pink Month 2026 under the theme, “Early Action, Better Outcomes” with a renewed commitment to strengthening breast cancer awareness, early detection, referral and access to quality care.
Ghana Health Service, 9/30/2026
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Ghana Strengthens Public Health Emergency Preparedness through PHEOC and IMS Training
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), with technical and financial support from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has completed a five-day national training in Accra to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to prepare for and respond effectively to public health emergencies.
Ghana Health Service, 9/28/2026
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Ghana Health Service Hits the Streets with Walk and Market Outreach for Family Planning Week 2026
As part of activities marking National Family Planning Week 2026, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), through its Family Health Division, brought health awareness directly to the grassroots with a health walk and a community outreach campaign across Accra.
Ghana Health Service, 9/27/2026
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Ghana Health Service Launches National Family Planning Week and World Contraception Day 2026
The Service, through its Family Health Division, has officially launched the National Family Planning Week and commemorated World Contraception Day 2026. The event was held under the theme "A Choice for All: Agency, Intention, and Access" and guided by the motto "It’s Your Life. It’s Your Future," to reaffirm bodily autonomy and national growth.
Ghana Health Service, 9/25/2026
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2026 Senior Nursing and Midwifery Managers Conference commences with Calls for Evidence-Based Leadership
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called on nursing and midwifery managers to strengthen leadership, embrace technology and use data and evidence to guide decisions as the health system responds to changing demands.
Ghana Health Service, 9/25/2026
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GHS ORIENTS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF HQ ON FPHC
The Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division of the Service has held an orientation meeting for members of the GHS Council, Directors and staff of Headquarters to deepen understanding of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) programme and strengthen coordination for its implementation.
Ghana Health Service, 9/21/2026
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GHS, Partners Mark National Patient Safety Day 2026 with Focus on Safe Care for NCDs
The Service has marked the 2026 National Patient Safety Day in Accra with a renewed call for safer healthcare delivery, particularly for people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Ghana Health Service, 9/19/2026
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PMs, DDPHs AND DDCCs URGED TO BREAK SILOS FOR COORDINATED HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY
The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, has called on Programme Managers, Deputy Directors of Public Health (DDPHs) and Deputy Directors of Clinical Care (DDCCs) to move beyond working in silos and strengthen collaboration between public health and clinical care to improve health outcomes.
Ghana Health Service, 9/18/2026
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GHS RECEIVES PPES AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FROM IOM TO STRENGTHEN PORT HEALTH OPERATIONS
The Ghana Health Service, through its Port Health Department, has received Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and other essential supplies from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with funding support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), to strengthen infection prevention, surveillance and health screening at Points of Entry (PoEs).
Ghana Health Service, 9/15/2026
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GHS HOLDS TWO-DAY VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE SURGE TRAINING PACKAGE
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), through the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), held a two-day validation workshop on the Public Health Workforce Surge Training Package from 9–10 September 2026 at the GHS Head Office Conference Room, Pantang, Accra. The workshop aimed to ensure that the package is technically sound, practical and suitable for preparing a competent and deployment-ready workforce for public health emergencies.
Ghana Health Service, 9/12/2026
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GHS DG MONITORS FREE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IMPLEMENTATION IN FIAN COMMUNITY
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea was yesterday joined by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Daffiama-Busie-Issah (DBI), Hon. James Wor, to monitor the implementation of the Free Primary Health Care initiative in the Fian community in the Upper West Region.
Ghana Health Service, 9/12/2026
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DISTRICT DIRECTORS URGED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE POLICY
The 33rd Annual Conference of the District Directors of Health Services (DDHS) Group, Ghana, has opened with a strong call on District Directors of Health Services to take ownership of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy and play a leading role in translating the policy into tangible health outcomes at the community level.
Ghana Health Service, 9/11/2026
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DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF HEALTH SERVICE UNDERTAKE FIELD EXPERIENCE ON FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
District Directors of Health Services from across Ghana have undertaken a field experience visit to selected communities in five districts in the Upper East Region as part of their annual meeting in Bolgatanga.
Ghana Health Service, 9/10/2026
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DG MEETS HEALTH UNIONS AHEAD OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ROLLOUT
The Director-General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea (DG) has engaged leaders of key health sector unions as part of preparations towards the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare initiative.
Ghana Health Service, 9/9/2026
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HEALTH MINISTER UPDATES PUBLIC ON IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has updated the public on progress in the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy, reaffirming the government's commitment to bringing quality healthcare services closer to communities across the country.
Ghana Health Service, 9/8/2026
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GHS STRENGTHENS CAPACITY FOR THE ROLLOUT OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
Over the past week, the Ghana Health Service has intensified preparations for the effective rollout of the Government’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme through a series of capacity-building trainings across various levels of the Service.
Ghana Health Service, 9/7/2026
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GHS REINFORCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCY SHIPS TO ADVANCE SURGICAL HEALTHCARE IN GHANA
The Ghana Health Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening access to quality surgical and specialised healthcare as the Global Mercy begins a 10-month field service in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 9/5/2026
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