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GHS Trains Health Workers Ahead of Pilot Rollout of RSV Surveillance in Ghana

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 Prepares for Rollout of Free Primary Health Care Initiative

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 Hosts Maiden HSIL Hackathon to Drive AI Innovation in Healthcare

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

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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).

GHS  Hosts National Review of Respiratory Disease Surveillance

GHS Hosts National Review of Respiratory Disease Surveillance

Annual review meeting on Respiratory Pathogen Sentinel Surveillance (RPSS 2026),

GHS AND JHPIEGO TRAIN JOURNALISTS ON RESPONSIBLE HEALTH COMMUNICATION

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.

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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.

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GHS Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Leadership as Accra Hosts WIM Global Fellowship and Human-Centred Design Bootcamp

GHS Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Leadership as Accra Hosts WIM Global Fellowship and Human-Centred Design Bootcamp

Three days workshop on building leadership capacity, fostering innovation and promoting human-centred approaches to healthcare delivery.

Ghana Health Service Marks World Oral Health Day 2026 with Nationwide Activities and Strategic Partnerships

Ghana Health Service Marks World Oral Health Day 2026 with Nationwide Activities and Strategic Partnerships

The Ghana Health Service, through its Oral Health Unit under the Institutional Care Division, has commemorated World Oral Health Day 2026 with a series of coordinated activities across the country aimed at promoting oral hygiene and preventive care. Observed under the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” the nationwide campaign focused on raising awareness about oral health and encouraging positive health-seeking behaviours among Ghanaians.

Ghana Health Service Receives Over $1 Million in Laboratory Support Under Pandemic Fund Project

Ghana Health Service Receives Over $1 Million in Laboratory Support Under Pandemic Fund Project

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) received a consignment of medical supplies and consumables valued at over $1 million from the World Health Organization (WHO) under the Pandemic Fund project, aimed at strengthening laboratory systems in Ghana.

Ghana Health Service Champions Consumer Health and Science at 2026 World Health Day Commemoration

Ghana Health Service Champions Consumer Health and Science at 2026 World Health Day Commemoration

Two-day event, held from April 7 to 8, and scheduled to end tomorrow, has brought together government officials, development partners, civil society groups, health professionals, and the media to promote informed health choices and reinforce public trust in the health system. The programme is being chaired by Prof Gordon Awandare, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana.

GHANA STRENGTHENS FIGHT AGAINST LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

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.

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