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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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Anesvad Foundation Documents Impact of Skin NTD Control Programme as Ghana Expands Coverage to 26 Districts
A delegation from Anesvad Foundation in Bilbao Spain, led by Elssie Ansareo has begun a field visit to Ghana to document the impact of ongoing efforts to control, eliminate, and eradicate skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to document the progress and impact of the multi-year intervention being implemented in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service.
Ghana Health Service, 5/7/2026
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GHS Receives Ultrasound Machines to Enhance Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The Service has received ultrasound machines and essential medical supplies to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and improve access to early detection services across selected district hospitals in the country. The equipment was presented at a brief handover ceremony held at the GHS Headquarters in Accra, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the health system’s response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly breast cancer, which remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 5/7/2026
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL VISITS FAMILY OF THE DECEASED AND KASOA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL FOLLOWING MATERNAL DEATH
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, yesterday, paid a working visit to the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, Central Region, following reports of an unfortunate maternal death at the facility earlier this week.
Ghana Health Service, 5/2/2026
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GHS, PARTNERS CONDUCT HIGH-LEVEL FIELD VISIT TO COMMEMORATE 2026 AFRICAN VACCINATION WEEK
The Service in collaboration with Partners have conducted a high-level outreach and sensitization exercise in the Ledzokuku Municipality of the Greater Accra Region to promote the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among schoolgirls, as part of efforts to prevent cervical cancer.
Ghana Health Service, 5/1/2026
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GHS Headquarters Holds Annual Performance Review Meeting at Pantang
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Headquarters has held its 2025 Annual Performance Review Meeting (APRM) at its new head office in Pantang
Ghana Health Service, 4/30/2026
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL RALLIES STAFF TO PRIORITIZE FPHC AND STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS AT 2025 HEADQUARTERS PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, in his remarks at the 2025 Annual Performance Review Meeting (APRM), called on staff across all levels of the Service to align efforts towards the effective implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative, emphasizing the need for urgency, coordination, and strategic resource use.
Ghana Health Service, 4/30/2026
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GHANA RECORDS 98% REDUCTION IN MALARIA DEATHS – DIRECTOR-GENERAL, GHS
Ghana has recorded a significant decline in malaria deaths, dropping from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025, representing a 98 percent reduction, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has announced.
Ghana Health Service, 4/26/2026
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AG. GREATER ACCRA HEALTH DIRECTOR CALLS FOR STRONGER MEDIA PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE HEALTH PROMOTION
The acting Regional Director of Health Services for Greater Accra, Dr. Robert Amesiya, has emphasized the critical role of the media in advancing responsible health promotion, addressing public health information gaps, and improving health outcomes through accurate and actionable communication.
Ghana Health Service, 4/23/2026
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GHS ENGAGES MEDIA AHEAD OF WORLD MALARIA DAY 2026
The Ghana Health Service through the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has held a press briefing in Accra as part of activities marking this year’s World Malaria Day.
Ghana Health Service, 4/23/2026
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GHS AND JHPIEGO TRAIN JOURNALISTS ON RESPONSIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATION
The Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and JHPIEGO, has held a media exchange programme in Tamale to highlight the critical role of information, collaboration, and trust in strengthening health systems.
Ghana Health Service, 4/19/2026
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GHS Joins UN for Health Walk to Mark World Health Day 2026
The United Nations, its agencies, and other partners for the 2026 World Health Day health walk in Accra. The exercise, organized under the theme “A Walk in Solidarity: Global Action for Universal Health Coverage,” forms part of activities earmarked for this year’s World Health Day.
Ghana Health Service, 4/18/2026
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Gates Foundation Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Ghana Health Service Director-General
A three-member delegation from the Gates Foundation, following a successful two-day Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) Conference in Accra, has paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea.
Ghana Health Service, 4/18/2026
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GHS and GIZ Build Capacity for Integrated NCD Care Nationwide
Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), through AYA initiative, has successfully conducted a national Training of Trainers (ToT) under the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative, aimed at strengthening the country’s response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Ghana Health Service, 4/17/2026
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GHS, CDC TRAIN PORT HEALTH STAFF ON EVENT-BASED SURVEILLANCE AT POINTS OF ENTRY
The Service, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has organized a two-day training workshop on Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) at Points of Entry for Port Health staff nationwide
Ghana Health Service, 4/16/2026
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Prez. Mahama Commissions Equipment, Tricycles and Health Posts to Drive Free Primary Health Care Implementation
As part of the official launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative, H.E. President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a comprehensive package of medical equipment, tricycles, motorbikes and community health infrastructure to enhance service delivery across the country.
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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PRESIDENT MAHAMA LAUNCHES FREE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE
The President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has officially launched the much-anticipated Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative at Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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GHS Management Engages Ghana Medical Trust Fund Ahead of Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
Management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has held a high-level engagement with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as MahamaCares, as part of preparations toward the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative.
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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Ghana Health Service Trains National Team for 2026 Effective Vaccine Management Assessment
The Extended programme on Immunization (EPI) under the Service has commenced a five-day national training for assessors and supervisors ahead of the 2026 Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Assessment, a critical exercise aimed at strengthening Ghana’s immunization supply chain and improving service delivery nationwide.
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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