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GHANA STRENGTHENS FIGHT AGAINST LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Launch of a Technical Working Group for the disease under the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme in Accra.
Ghana Health Service, 4/2/2026
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Ghana Strengthens Primary Healthcare with New CVD Guidelines, Equipment, and Training Tools
Ghana has made remarkable strides towards strengthening primary healthcare delivery with the official handing over of essential medical equipment and the unveiling of key national policy and training documents to improve the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
Ghana Health Service, 3/31/2026
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GHANA FINALIZES STRATEGIC PLAN TO OPERATIONALIZE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRES
The Service, with support from the UK Government through the Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme Phase 2 (TDDAP-2), has made progress toward strengthening Ghana’s emergency preparedness and response systems through a Stakeholder Finalization Workshop held in Accra.
Ghana Health Service, 3/30/2026
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Upper East Region Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Strengthen Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
The Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and support from World Vision, held a Town Hall Meeting in Upper East Region as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The meeting, themed, “Sustaining Ghana's Gains in Elimination of NTDs: Strengthening Sub-National Ownership for Universal Health Coverage and the WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap,” brought together key stakeholders to reaffirm commitment and set a way forward.
Ghana Health Service, 3/29/2026
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GHS Engages Parliamentary Select Committee on Sustainable Financing for Priority Health Programmes
A high-level advocacy meeting between the Ghana Health Service and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has affirmed the urgent need for strengthened domestic financing to sustain critical health interventions in the country.
Ghana Health Service, 3/29/2026
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Ghana Health Service Holds Validation Workshop for National Action Plan for Health Security 2026 to 2030
The Ghana Health Service has convened a national validation workshop as part of efforts to finalize the National Action Plan for Health Security 2026 to 2031.
Ghana Health Service, 3/27/2026
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF GHS JOINS KYEBI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL TO MARK ITS CENTENARY
Today, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Service, joined other invited guests, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and other high dignitaries, for the launch of the centenary celebration of Kyebi Government Hospital and its fundraising event
Ghana Health Service, 3/26/2026
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Ghana Intensifies Efforts to End Tuberculosis at World TB Day 2026 Commemoration
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) through strategic investments, strengthened partnerships, and expanded access to services, as the country commemorated World TB Day 2026 under the theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People.”
Ghana Health Service, 3/24/2026
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GHS Holds Inception Meeting to Develop Costed Plan to Reduce Neonatal Mortality
The Ghana Health Service, through its Family Health Division, has held an inception meeting to develop a Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) aimed at reducing neonatal mortality in Ghana
Ghana Health Service, 3/24/2026
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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP TO BOOST HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
The Service has taken a step forward in healthcare delivery as it has officially commissioned a modern Biomedical Engineering Workshop at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Ghana Health Service, 3/19/2026
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GHS, Partners Establish Interagency Committee to Promote Healthy School Food Environment
As part of efforts to enhance the nutrition and well-being of children and adolescents in Ghana, the Service, in collaboration with its development partners, convened a meeting to inaugurate an Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) on nutrition for school-aged children and adolescents.
Ghana Health Service, 3/15/2026
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GHS Holds Joint Annual Performance Review Meeting to Strengthen Integrated Disease Control Efforts
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) held a Joint Annual Performance Review Meeting that brought together stakeholders from three major national disease control programmes, the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTB), and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), to assess progress and strengthen strategies for improved health outcomes in Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 3/13/2026
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GHS/KOICA LAUNCH PROJECT TO IMPROVE RMNCAH+N SERVICE DELIVERY IN GHANA
Ghana, in collaboration with the Korean Government is set to embark on a turnkey project aimed at improving the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services in Ghana by the strengthening of Networks of Practice among health facilities.
Ghana Health Service, 3/11/2026
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Ghana Health Service, Unilever Launch Partnership to Promote Oral Health
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Unilever Ghana PLC have officially launched a collaboration aimed at promoting good oral health practices across the country.
Ghana Health Service, 3/11/2026
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GHS Advances Development of Free Primary Health Care Implementation Guidelines
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is taking steps toward operationalizing the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative, by conveying a Technical Working Group meeting in Accra. The three-day meeting initiated by the Director General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, is aimed at aligning the Service towards the eventual national roll-out of the FPHC Programme.
Ghana Health Service, 3/7/2026
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POSITIVE DEVIANCE/HEARTH TRAINER OF FACILITATORS WORKSHOP
As part of efforts to strengthen child health and nutrition, the Ghana Health Service and World Vision Ghana, organized a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) Workshop on the Positive Deviance/Hearth (PD/Hearth) model to support the implementation of targeted Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions under the Universal Service Coverage (USC) Project across selected districts
Ghana Health Service, 3/4/2026
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Kybele Concludes Nationwide OTIP Project as GHS Vows to Sustain Maternal Care Gains
The Ghana Health Service has announced plans to sustain the gains made under the Obstetric Triage Implementation Package (OTIP) following the formal closeout of the project by its implementing partner, Kybele
Ghana Health Service, 3/1/2026
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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE JOINS NATIONAL DRIVE TO EMPOWER IMMUNIZATION CHAMPIONS ACROSS GHANA
This week, the Service participated in a capacity-building workshop for National Immunisation Champions, organized by the International Pediatric Association in collaboration with the Pediatric Society of Ghana, and other stakeholders beyond Ghana.
Ghana Health Service, 2/28/2026
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Ghana Health Service Enhances Facility-Based Clinical Services to Support the Free Primary Health Care Policy
At the 6th Clinical Care Conference/Retreat, the Service's Institutional Care Division brought together Deputy Directors of Clinical Care(DDCC) from across the country as well as partners to develop realistic, actionable strategies to strengthen and improve facility-based clinical services under the Free Primary Health Care Policy.
Ghana Health Service, 2/27/2026
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Ghana Health Service Inaugurates National Logistics Working Group to Boost Vaccine Delivery
The Ghana Health Service has inaugurated a National Logistics Working Group to reinforce vaccine distribution systems and strengthen immunisation services nationwide.
Ghana Health Service, 2/26/2026
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