Gavi, GHS Engage on Long-Term Immunisation Financing

The Senior Country Manager for Ghana at Gavi, Mr. Martin Morand, has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Health Service as part of his first official mission to the country, marking the start of high-level engagements on the future of Ghanaโ€™s immunisation financing and long-term sustainability. The visit formed part of a broader country […]

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Nigerian Health Insurance CEOs Pay Courtesy Call on NHIA

A delegation from the Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIAs) in Nigeria has paid a courtesy call on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) at its Head Office in Accra, following a four-day training programme hosted by the Authority. The visit was to express appreciation to the NHIA Chief […]

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Deputy Health Minister Highlights Patient Safety, Digital Health at IPSC 2026

The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu Dankwa, has represented Ghana at the 13th International Patient Safety Conference (IPSC) 2026, held in Hyderabad, India. The conference, hosted by Apollo Hospitals and aligned with the Joint Commission International (JCI) Quality and Patient Safety Leadership Summit, brought together global health leaders, policymakers, clinicians, and patient safety […]

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The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid a surprise working visit to the Asesewa Government Hospital in the Eastern Region as part of governmentโ€™s renewed drive to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The visit, which took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, was aimed at assessing the state of […]

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NHIS Now Covers 22.3 Million Ghanaians โ€“ NHIA boss

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Bampoe, has briefed Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on recent gains in Ghanaโ€™s health sector, including significant improvements under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr. Bampoe said NHIS coverage increased from 58 per cent in 2024 to 66.2 per cent in […]

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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Specialist Healthcare Training

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman has met with the leadership of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening specialist healthcare delivery in Ghana. The meeting, led by Professor Afua Hesse, focused on preparations for a major volunteer medical outreach programme expected to attract between 1,500 and 2,000 delegates, […]

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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Moves to Partner Private Hospitals for Specialised Care

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has begun steps toward a national partnership framework with private and quasi-government specialist hospitals aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare for patients living with non-communicable diseases. The initiative was formally launched during a meeting held earlier today at the Secretariat of the Trust Fund with the Chief Executive Officers […]

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FirstBank Ghana Unveils 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Annual Staff Walk

FirstBank Ghana has officially launched its 30th Anniversary celebrations during its annual staff walk held earlier today, combining employee wellness with the commemoration of three decades of operations in Ghana. The annual walk, which has become a key tradition of the bank, is aimed at promoting physical fitness, wellness, and unity among staff. This yearโ€™s […]

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Ghana Still Battling 14 Neglected Tropical Diseases โ€“ NTD Consortium

The Ghana National Consortium on Neglected Tropical Diseases (Ghac-NTDs) has called for closer collaboration between the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Ministry of Health, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to accelerate the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ghana by 2030. Marking World NTD Day 2026 in Tamale, the consortium noted that while […]

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KATH Cautions Public After Fake Staff Spreads False Death Claims Online

The Management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has issued a public disclaimer distancing the hospital from an individual who falsely presented himself as a staff member of the hospital in a misleading TikTok Live video. In a statement dated January 30, 2026, KATH clarified that the individual is not, and has never been, an […]

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