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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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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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