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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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GHS TRAINS HEALTH INSURANCE COORDINATORS AHEAD OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ROLLOUT
The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, has officially opened a pre-implementation capacity building workshop for Health Insurance Coordinators, describing it as a critical step towards the successful rollout of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative.
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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DG-GHS PLEDGES SUPPORT AT 2026 WASTEWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEILLANCE MEETING
Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has pledged unwavering support for advancing One Health initiatives, with a strong focus on translating academic research into swift and effective clinical action.
Ghana Health Service, 4/15/2026
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GHS Trains Health Workers Ahead of Pilot Rollout of RSV Surveillance in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has held a one-day training workshop to prepare for the pilot rollout of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) surveillance and disease burden estimation in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 4/11/2026
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Ghana Health Service Prepares for Rollout of Free Primary Health Care Initiative
The Ghana Health Service has held an orientation and sensitisation workshop for service leadership in the Greater Accra Region ahead of the national launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative, a key government intervention aimed at advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 4/11/2026
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Ghana Hosts Maiden HSIL Hackathon to Drive AI Innovation in Healthcare
The Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026 – Ghana Edition has been officially launched, marking a significant step toward leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the country’s healthcare system
Ghana Health Service, 4/11/2026
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GHS Leads Urgent Response to Mysterious Fish Deaths at Tema Shipyard
The Ghana Health Service, through its Tema Port Health Unit, has led a coordinated response involving key stakeholders following the discovery of a large number of dead fish washed ashore at the Tema Shipyard (Slipway).
Ghana Health Service, 4/10/2026
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GHS Hosts National Review of Respiratory Disease Surveillance
Annual review meeting on Respiratory Pathogen Sentinel Surveillance (RPSS 2026),
Ghana Health Service, 4/9/2026
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GHS AND JHPIEGO TRAIN JOURNALISTS ON RESPONSIBLE HEALTH COMMUNICATION
The Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and JHPIEGO, has organized a capacity‑building workshop for media practitioners in Kumasi.
Ghana Health Service, 4/9/2026
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Ghana Strengthens Call for Consumer Health Empowerment at Day Two of National Dialogue
Consumer Health dialogue in Accra, to reflected on progress made and charted a path toward more informed and equitable healthcare delivery.
Ghana Health Service, 4/9/2026
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