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SENIOR MANAGERS URGED TO ACCELERATE IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE POLICY BANNER

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.

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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.

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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.

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2026 SENIOR MANAGERS' MEETING OPENS BANNER

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.

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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.

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GHANA HEALTH SERVICE ENGAGES CSOS TO TACKLE VACCINE BANNER

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.

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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).

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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).

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GHS Strengthens Disability-Inclusive Healthcare Through Targeted Capacity Building

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.

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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.

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NURSES KEY TO COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE BANNER

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.

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Anesvad Foundation Documents Impact of Skin NTD Control Programme as Ghana Expands Coverage to 26 Districts

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.

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