A landmark partnership brings comfort, protection and renewed support to nurses, midwives and community health workers serving communities across Ghana. In a significant boost to frontline healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has secured a donation of 80,000 pairs of specialised medical footwear from World Shoes Limited and Samaritan’s Feet, with funding support from Sanford Health, to support health w

Active membership under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has increased from 56.3 per cent in 2024 to 70 per cent as of August 2026, Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced. The Minister said the growth reflected government’s ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare and strengthen the financial sustainability of the NHIS. Speaking at a Health Sector Update Engagement with the media and key stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh attributed the incre

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to making essential eye care accessible to all citizens by integrating primary eye health services into routine primary healthcare. Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, said the move was necessary to address preventable vision impairment and ensure that people did not lose their sight simply because basic eye services were unavailable, unaffordable or too far from their communities. She made

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has called on its staff to prioritise improved patient experiences by strengthening communication and showing greater empathy towards patients and their families. Chief Executive Officer of UGMC, Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko, said quality healthcare should not be measured only by the medical treatment provided but also by how patients are received, treated and supported throughout their care journey. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the

The Government of Ghana through Ministry of Health has launched the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a renewed call for Ghanaians to seek prompt medical attention for breast abnormalities, warning that delays in diagnosis and treatment can cost lives. Launching the month-long campaign in Accra on Tuesday, Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, said the theme, “Early Action, Better Outcomes,” must translate public awareness into timely access to di

Forty-three Ghanaian health workers have departed Accra for Jamaica under the government’s health worker migration policy, as part of efforts to provide international exposure and opportunities for professional development. The health workers left Ghana on Saturday and are expected to gain practical experience, share knowledge and learn from the Jamaican health system during their stay. Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Desmond Boateng, encouraged the beneficiaries to

The Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for greater integration of scientifically validated traditional medicine into Ghana’s mainstream healthcare system, saying the sector has the potential to complement conventional medicine and improve healthcare delivery. She made the call during a visit to the Center of Awareness (COA) Research and Manufacturing Company in the Central Region, where she engaged management and staff and inspected th

Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has concluded her two-day official working visit to the Bono Region with a walk-through at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital to assess its operations and maternal and newborn health services. The visit formed part of engagements under the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP), a government initiative aimed at identifying gaps in maternal healthcare delivery and strengthening interventions to reduce

Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has appealed to the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboah, to support medical doctors, nurses and other health professionals posted to the region to help strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce preventable maternal deaths. Prof. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah made the appeal during a courtesy call on the Bono Regional Minister on the second day of her official working visit to the region. The engagement focused on

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, has intensified efforts to address preventable maternal deaths as the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) continues its regional ecosystem assessments across the country. The Bono Region has become the latest focus of the initiative, with Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP, leading the MMARP regional engagement as part of efforts to identify gaps in maternal healthcare del

Ghana has launched a new National Strategic Plan for Heavy Metals Reduction in Food, covering the period 2026–2030, as part of efforts to improve food safety and protect public health. The five-year strategy is designed to reduce exposure to toxic substances, including lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, which can enter the food chain through environmental pollution, farming activities, food processing and packaging. Children and pregnant women remain among the groups most su

Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP, has urged nursing and midwifery leaders to take a central role in advancing Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare agenda through research-driven practice and stronger community-level interventions. She made the call when she opened the 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference 2026, held on the theme: “Bridging Research, Policy and Practice in Nursing and Midwifery to Advance Free Primary Healthca

The Government of Ghana has launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER), a five-year multisectoral programme aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve emergency care for women before, during and after childbirth. The initiative was officially launched by the Vice President, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, under the theme: “No Woman Should Die While G

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has clarified that the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative is not intended to compete with or replace the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), but is designed to complement the scheme by strengthening preventive and community-level healthcare delivery. Mr. Akandoh said the initiative represents a major shift towards prevention and early intervention, with the government seeking to bring essential healthcare services clos

Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has underscored the importance of research and scientific validation in ensuring that herbal and plant-based medicines meet the required standards of safety and quality before they are made available to the public. She said rigorous laboratory testing, quality control and scientific assessment were necessary to establish the safety, quality and efficacy of plant-based medicinal products and to strengthen public confidence

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has taken delivery of three Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles to improve the implementation and monitoring of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAHN) services in three regions. The vehicles have been allocated to the Central, Eastern and Ashanti Regions to support field operations under the RMNCAHN Networks of Practice (NoP) initiative. The vehicles were procured by the Korea International Cooperation Agency

Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for a more focused and practical approach to addressing Ghana’s healthcare challenges, particularly maternal and newborn deaths. She said rather than attempting to solve every challenge in the health sector at once, stakeholders must identify critical problems that can be addressed with available resources and implement targeted interventions that produce measurable results. Prof. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah made th

Ghana is set to benefit from ten months of free surgical and dental services following the arrival of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, at the Port of Tema. The latest Mercy Ships field service marks the organisation’s fifth mission in Ghana and is expected to provide between 1,950 and 2,600 free surgeries, alongside an estimated 1,610 to 2,145 dental treatments for patients. Speaking at the welcome ceremony in Tema, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah

President of the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives, Stephen Takyiah, has expressed profound appreciation to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, and his management team for their swift intervention in addressing concerns surrounding the non-payment of salaries owed to members of the coalition. Speaking on the development, Mr. Takyiah acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Health in responding to the concerns raised by the affected nurses and midwives

The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called on healthcare professionals across the country to treat pregnant women—especially those living with disabilities—with dignity, empathy and respect, stressing that compassionate and inclusive maternal care is critical to reducing Ghana's maternal mortality rate. Speaking during a working visit to Amasaman Hospital, Ahiabukorkpe CHPS Compound and Kotoku Health Centre in the Ga West Municipality, Prof. Ay