On his way to the Upper West Region to monitor the post-yellow fever reactive vaccination exercise, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, made a brief stop at the Savannah Regional Health Directorate, in Damango where he engaged the Regional Director and members of the management team.
The engagement provided an opportunity to interact with regional health leaders on key health service delivery issues and the importance of strengthening collaboration to improve health outcomes.
During the visit, the Director-General also toured the Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) to assess its level of preparedness and capacity to coordinate an effective response to potential disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies in the region.
The visit highlights the Ghana Health Service’s dedication to building a resilient health system, strengthening emergency response capabilities, and ensuring regional health teams are well-prepared to promptly and effectively address public health threats
Preparedness today, a stronger response tomorrow!