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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE HOSTS CHADIAN DELEGATION ON STUDY VISIT TO STRENGTHEN UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Chad as part of a study visit aimed at learning from Ghana's experience in health service delivery and the implementation of universal health coverage.
Ghana Health Service, 6/26/2026
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL CHAMPIONS ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH THROUGH FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services through the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative, while calling for stronger institutional collaboration and community engagement to address adolescent pregnancy and related challenges.
Ghana Health Service, 6/25/2026
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STAKEHOLDERS RENEW COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHEN SICKLE CELL CARE AT 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Government, health experts, development partners, researchers, caregivers, persons living with sickle cell disease and faith-based organisations have renewed their commitment to strengthening sickle cell prevention, diagnosis, treatment and advocacy in Ghana at the 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Disease Conference.
Ghana Health Service, 6/23/2026
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GHS & GHANA RED CROSS SOCIETY LAUNCH REACH INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in partnership with the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), has officially launched the Resilient and Empowered African Community Health (REACH) project to significantly boost community health systems across the country.
Ghana Health Service, 6/23/2026
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Director-General Visits Salaga Following Newborn Baby Theft, Appeals for Calm and Cooperation
Following the unfortunate theft of a newborn baby at Salaga Municipal Hospital in the Savannah Region, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea paid a working visit to the municipality to engage key stakeholders, assess the situation, and reassure the affected family and community of the Service's commitment to finding the missing child.
Ghana Health Service, 6/20/2026
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GHS LAUNCHES 2026 INTEGRATED MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE NTDS
The Service has officially launched its 2026 Integrated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign, a major public health intervention aimed at eliminating three debilitating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Onchocerciasis (River Blindness), Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia).
Ghana Health Service, 6/17/2026
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GHS RECEIVES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICATIONS TO ENHANCE HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES CARE IN 2 REGIONS.
The Service has received a donation of medical equipment, data management devices, and essential medications to strengthen the management of hypertension and diabetes and improve access to primary healthcare services across four (4) districts in the Bono East and Ahafo Regions
Ghana Health Service, 6/17/2026
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HEALTH MINISTER LAUNCHES FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE IN VOLTA REGION, ENGAGES TRADITIONAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES
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 Health Service, 6/13/2026
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GHANA SHOWCASES PROGRESS IN GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN MALAYSIA
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/13/2026
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SENIOR MANAGERS URGED TO ACCELERATE IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE POLICY
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/6/2026
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WINNING TEAMS HONOURED AT HARVARD HSIL HACKATHON 2026 AWARDS CEREMONY AT GHS HEADQUARTERS
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/5/2026
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DG INSPIRES YOUNG INNOVATORS AT HSIL HACKATHON 2026 ACCRA HUB AWARDS CEREMONY
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/5/2026
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2026 SENIOR MANAGERS' MEETING OPENS
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/3/2026
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STAKEHOLDERS CONVENE AT ACCRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO STRENGTHEN GHANA’S PREPAREDNESS AGAINST EBOLA
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.
Ghana Health Service, 6/2/2026
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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE ENGAGES CSOS TO TACKLE VACCINE HESITANCY AND IMPROVE IMMUNISATION COVERAGE
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.
Ghana Health Service, 5/27/2026
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GHS DIRECTOR-GENERAL TOURS KEY FACILITIES AND POE TO ASSESS READINESS AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON EBOLA RESPONSE
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).
Ghana Health Service, 5/26/2026
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Ghana Health Service Engages UHAS-Led Consortium on WINGS-4-FGS Project
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).
Ghana Health Service, 5/22/2026
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GHS Strengthens Disability-Inclusive Healthcare Through Targeted Capacity Building
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 Health Service, 5/18/2026
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GHANA ADVANCES PREPARATIONS TO STRENGTHEN INFODEMIC MANAGEMENT
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.
Ghana Health Service, 5/15/2026
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NURSES KEY TO COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY UNDER FPHC -DR. KABA AKORIYEA
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has outlined the pivotal role nurses are to play in the implementation of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative, describing them as the backbone of Ghana’s health system.
Ghana Health Service, 5/15/2026
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