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GHS BEGINS VALIDATION OF REVISED MEDICAL RECORDS STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced a four-day validation workshop to review and update Ghana's Medical Records Strategy and Operational Guidelines to reflect emerging developments in digital health, data governance, interoperability, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Ghana Health Service, 7/15/2026
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GHS AND UNICEF CONVENE TO SCALE UP ADOLESCENT SAFETY NET PROGRAMME AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in close partnership with UNICEF Ghana, has convened a high-level regional meeting focused on strengthening adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services through the national scale-up of the Safety Net Programme.
Ghana Health Service, 7/14/2026
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HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICERS TASKED TO REMAIN PROACTIVE IN IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO MISINFORMATION
Health Promotion Officers across the country have been urged to remain proactive in detecting and responding to rumours, misinformation and disinformation within their communities to safeguard public trust and strengthen Ghana's public health response.
Ghana Health Service, 7/13/2026
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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE STRENGTHENS PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH NATIONAL FUNCTIONAL SIMULATION EXERCISE
In efforts to strengthen Ghana’s preparedness and response capacities for public health emergencies in line with the International Health Regulations (2005), using a One Health approach, the Service, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), has conducted a two-day national functional simulation exercise on pandemic influenza preparedness and response.
Ghana Health Service, 7/12/2026
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GHS, LCB WORLDWIDE PARTNER TO FUMIGATE KEY INSTALLATIONS ON DAY TWO OF NATIONAL SANITATION DAY
The Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with LCB Worldwide, and with support from the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly has carried out a fumigation and disinfection exercise at the Tema Station Bus Terminal, Market and selected GHS facilities as part of activities marking the second day of the National Sanitation Day campaign.
Ghana Health Service, 7/12/2026
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GHS/ECOWAS RCSDC CONVENE WORKSHOP TO TRAIN OFFICERS ON NATIONAL BIIM SYSTEM
Ghana is strengthening its capacity to detect, analyse and respond to rumours, misinformation and public concerns through a structured behavioural intelligence system that supports evidence-based public health decision-making. In this regard, the Ghana Health Service, through its Health Promotion Division, has collaborated with the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (ECOWAS RCSDC), to convene a three-day technical workshop to train health promotion officers and key One Health stakeholders on the National Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) System towards its operationalization in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 7/9/2026
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO STRENGTHEN ANAESTHESIA SERVICES AT GAS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the country's critical shortage of physician anaesthesiologists, describing anaesthesia as the backbone of modern medicine and safe surgery.
Ghana Health Service, 7/8/2026
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GHS ASSURES PUBLIC OF READINESS TO RESPOND TO CHOLERA OUTBREAKS
The Director-General of the Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called on Ghanaians to intensify efforts to prevent cholera, warning that the disease, like malaria and typoid has become a recurring public health challenge during the rainy season.
Ghana Health Service, 7/2/2026
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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE REAFFIRMS SAFETY OF MALARIA PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS.
The Service has held a press briefing on the School-Based Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution and the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to protecting children and communities from malaria.
Ghana Health Service, 7/2/2026
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GHS DIRECTOR-GENERAL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING HEALTHCARE IN PRISONS
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has reaffirmed the Service's commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery within Ghana's correctional facilities, describing prison health as a critical component of the country's public health system.
Ghana Health Service, 6/26/2026
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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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