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

The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has appealed to the Ga Traditional Council to play a leading role in Ghana's renewed efforts to reduce maternal deaths, describing maternal mortality as the country's poorest-performing health indicator and a reflection of the overall strength of the healthcare system. Speaking during a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, Prof. Ayensu-Dan

The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has officially launched a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation worth approximately GH¢8.3 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by the devastating June 2026 floods across Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North regions. The six-month emergency operation, unveiled during an official pres

The Ministry of Health has disclosed that an estimated three million Ghanaians are living with hepatitis B, while about 500,000 others are believed to be living with hepatitis C, underscoring the urgent need for expanded prevention, testing and treatment services across the country. The disclosure was made in a speech delivered by Desmond Boateng, Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during Ghana's commemorati

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has paid glowing tribute to healthcare professionals across the country for their unwavering courage and commitment in the fight against viral hepatitis, despite the occupational risks they face daily. Speaking at the World Hepatitis Day 2026 commemoration and the inauguration of the National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group in Accra, Prof. Akoriyea dedicated the occasion to the thousands o

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana Country Representative, Dr. Fiona Braka, has expressed confidence that eliminating viral hepatitis is achievable, urging governments, development partners and the private sector to intensify efforts to expand access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. Speaking at the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2026, Dr. Braka said although Africa has made significant progress in reducing new hepatitis infections, millions of peo

Dr. John Gerald Adiiboka, Programmes Manager of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme under the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has raised concern over the low level of hepatitis awareness in Ghana, warning that the majority of people living with the disease remain undiagnosed until life-threatening complications develop. Speaking at an event to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026, Dr. Adiiboka said the country's biggest challenge in the fight against viral hepatitis is not on

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has challenged health administrators across the country to shift their focus from managing offices to managing hospitals, insisting that effective support services are critical to the success of Ghana's health system and the implementation of the Free Primary Health Care Policy. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ghana Health Service Health Administration and Support Services (HASS) Conferenc

The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on residents and businesses in Accra to strictly comply with the directive to suspend commercial activities and actively participate in the two-day National General Cleaning exercise. The clean-up exercise, scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. During the period, all shops, markets and commercial establishment

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel K. Akoriyea, has reaffirmed the Service's commitment to reducing malaria infections among children through the nationwide distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in schools, describing the intervention as a proven strategy to protect both pupils and their families. Addressing journalists during a media orientation in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, ahead of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) cam

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), has concluded the 2026 edition of its Third Country Training Course, equipping laboratory professionals from across Africa with advanced skills to improve infectious disease diagnosis and surveillance. This year's programme brought together eight participants from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia, who completed an eight-we

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has challenged the maiden cohort of specialised nursing students under the Mahama Care Initiative to demonstrate excellence and set a strong foundation for future generations of specialist nurses in Ghana. Addressing the matriculation ceremony of the first batch of students enrolled in specialised nursing programmes, the Minister described the students as pioneers entrusted with a critical responsibility in transforming healthc

The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah MP, has underscored the critical role of specialized nursing training in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, describing the matriculation of the maiden cohort of students under the Mahama Care Initiative as a transformative moment for healthcare delivery in the country. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the first batch of specialized nursing students, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah said the event represented far more

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has strongly defended the decision to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), arguing that no individual has the authority to close any portion of a public health facility without the approval of the State, represented by the Health Minister. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Akandoh rejected suggestions that the Ministry required parliamentary approval before taking disciplinary action

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will directly finance and complete 35 selected Agenda 111 hospital projects as part of a broader strategy to operationalize the stalled healthcare infrastructure initiative. Speaking on a Volta Region-based radio station on Friday, the Minister criticized the previous administration's implementation of the Agenda 111 programme, arguing that the project was launched without adequate financial planning.

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that government is undertaking a massive nationwide drive to equip health facilities, including the procurement of at least GH¢1 billion worth of medical equipment for referral hospitals. According to the Minister, the initiative forms part of a deliberate strategy to strengthen healthcare delivery across all levels of the country's health system, from primary healthcare facilities to district, regional and teachi

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that government is distributing medical equipment worth approximately GH¢500 million across the country to support the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme. Speaking on a Volta Region-based radio station on Friday, the Minister said the government has completed the policy design and launch stages and is now focused on full-scale implementation, which requires adequate logistics and equipment to ena

Vice President of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced government's plans to recruit 16,000 health professionals as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, achieve universal health coverage, and advance the Accra Reset on Health Sovereignty agenda. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Summit in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the Accra Reset as a transformative framework aimed at reducing Africa's dependence on external support while promo