Also known as: Dr. Ayensu-Danquah · Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Dr Ayensu-Danquah · Dr. Ayensu-Danquanh · Ayensu-Danquah · Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Prof Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Prof Ayensu-Danquah · Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah · Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah · Dr Ayensu Danquah · Prof. Dr Ayensu-Danquah · Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah · Deputy Health Minister Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah
Deputy Health Minister leading maternal health, breast cancer awareness, and healthcare innovation initiatives in Ghana.
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The Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has urged military nurses and midwives to remain committed to compassionate care, professional excellence and dedicated service. …
Deputy Health Minister charges military nurses to uphold compassion, excellenceJoy Online
The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has urged Ghanaian military nurses and midwives to continue demonstrating compassion, pursuing professional excellence, and remaining dedicated to service “by land, sea, and air”. …
Deputy Health Minister charges military nurses, midwives to remain dedicated to serviceJoy Online
… Speaking at the launch, Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, described food safety as a key foundation for national development. …
Ghana launches strategic plan to reduce heavy metals in foodJoy Online
The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called on nursing and midwifery leaders to turn research findings into practical solutions to improve healthcare delivery at the community level. …
Research findings must translate into practical healthcare solutions—Deputy Health MinisterJoy Online
The Deputy Health Minister, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has urged nursing and midwifery leaders to translate research findings into practical solutions to improve healthcare delivery at the community level. …
Deputy Health Minister urges nursing leaders to turn research into practical solutionsJoy Online
… Grace Ayensu-Danquah, revealed that the Ministry had made its Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) the fifth pillar of PRIMER, giving the initiative a dedicated clinical and operational component. …
Ghana launches initiative to cut maternal deaths by 20% annuallyJoy Online
… Speaking at the anniversary celebration, the Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, said Ghana made history in 1961 by becoming the first country to welcome Peace Corps volunteers following an initiative by then US President John F. …
Health Ministry, Peace Corps mark 65 years of partnership between Ghana and USJoy Online
… The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, recently described maternal mortality as the worst-performing health indicator among Ghana’s health indices. …
When giving life becomes a matter of life and death: Ghana’s maternal mortality crisisJoy Online
… Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah said building institutional systems is an important part of achieving greater health sovereignty, particularly because research conducted outside Africa may not always adequately address the needs of African populations. …
Ghana among 8 countries selected to pilot WHO tool for stronger clinical trial systemsJoy Online
… Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health, said advances in AI, digital health, medical technology, biotechnology and data sciences were creating opportunities to improve disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and health systems management. …
Ghana, China push AI innovation in healthcareThe Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has expressed displeasure over the National Health Insurance Authority's GH¢250 million allocation to the National Identification Authority for identification card procurement, arguing the funds should instead support maternal healthcare programmes.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah reported that targeted interventions—a mentorship programme for doctors performing caesarean sections and a virtual labour room for remote specialist guidance—helped Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reduce maternal deaths by 30 per cent in recent months. The Ministry plans to adopt these interventions nationwide, amid broader concern that 445 maternal deaths were recorded in Ghana by mid-year 2026, compared to 419 in the same period in 2025.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana records about 5,000 breast cancer cases annually with an estimated 2,695 deaths, and about 70 per cent of patients present at advanced stages. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in Accra with the theme "Early action, better outcomes," emphasizing that early detection improves treatment outcomes.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah called for stronger systems to ensure patients can access diagnosis and treatment, noting that breast cancer remains the leading cancer among women in Ghana with an estimated 4,650 new cases and about 2,060 deaths recorded annually. She urged the public to seek prompt medical attention for unusual breast changes and cautioned against misconceptions that delay care.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is working to equip health facilities with mammography and radiotherapy machines to strengthen breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment, according to Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah. A nationwide assessment found public health facilities had five mammography machines and two radiotherapy machines, with radiotherapy available at only three hospitals across the country.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister says the government is working to provide mammography and radiotherapy machines to health facilities to strengthen breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. A 2026 assessment found public health facilities had only five mammography machines and two radiotherapy machines, with radiotherapy available at only three hospitals across the country.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health has called for greater integration of scientifically validated traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, arguing that properly researched, regulated and manufactured traditional medicine could expand access to safe and quality healthcare. She cited examples from countries like China where traditional and conventional medicine work alongside each other, and suggested traditional medicine could contribute to primary healthcare and treatment of non-communicable diseases subject to scientific validation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited has pledged support for the Ministry of Health's push to transform nursing and midwifery research into practical community solutions, aligning with the 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference theme on bridging research, policy and practice in Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme. The company launched Allround Pull-Up Pants, Ghana's first locally manufactured pull-up diaper range, and introduced the Allround Scientific Parenting Academy, a year-long educational programme offering mothers practical childcare guidance.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Only seven of about 20 doctors posted to the Bono Region have reported for duty, according to the Deputy Minister of Health. Inadequate accommodation has been identified as a major challenge affecting the deployment and retention of health professionals in the region.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the closing ceremony of the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week Celebration, Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah urged military nurses and midwives to remain committed to compassionate care and professional excellence, emphasizing the value of drawing on retired professionals' experience to train the next generation.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the closing ceremony of the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week Celebration on September 17, Deputy Minister for Health Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah urged Ghanaian military nurses and midwives to continue demonstrating compassion and professional excellence, and emphasised the importance of drawing on the experience of retired personnel to help prepare the next generation of health professionals.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched a National Strategic Plan for Heavy Metals Reduction in Food (2026–2030) aimed at reducing exposure to lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, which can enter the food system through environmental contamination, agricultural practices, food processing and packaging. The plan seeks to strengthen food safety regulation, surveillance, laboratory capacity, industry compliance, research and public education, with Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah stressing the importance of coordination among food-safety institutions and noting that safer food would protect public health and improve the competitiveness of Ghanaian products.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At Ghana's 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference, Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on nursing and midwifery leaders to translate research findings into practical solutions to improve community-level healthcare and strengthen the Free Primary Healthcare programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on nursing and midwifery leaders to convert research findings into practical solutions and strengthen links between research, policy and practice to improve community healthcare delivery under Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER), a five-year multisectoral initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths and ensuring quality care before, during, and after childbirth. Ghana's maternal mortality ratio currently stands at about 234 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Peace Corps commemorated 65 years of bilateral partnership since 1961, recognizing the organization's contributions to healthcare, community development, education, and agriculture. Deputy Health Minister Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted Peace Corps volunteers' role in Ghana's eradication of Guinea worm disease, certified complete in 2015, and work in public health and sanitation programmes.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A young Ghanaian woman died at Ridge Hospital during a scheduled Caesarean section, leaving her newborn son without a mother and raising questions about preventable deaths in childbirth despite known prevention methods. Her husband attributes her death to healthcare system failures, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected as one of eight countries worldwide to pilot a WHO benchmarking tool designed to assess and strengthen institutional capacity for conducting high-quality clinical trials. The tool examines seven functional areas across 32 objectives and 112 outcomes, and 13 Ghanaian institutions participated in an assessment exercise.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health called for stronger Ghana-China and West African cooperation to harness AI and medical technology to improve healthcare delivery at the 2026 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra. She emphasized that technology must be clinically validated, secure, affordable and support—not replace—health professionals' judgment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Third China-West African Medical Expo and AI Diagnostic Summit in Accra, Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health called for local manufacturing and assembly of medical technologies rather than reliance on imports, advocating for technology transfer, research collaboration, and professional training to strengthen health security and create jobs. She also urged stakeholders to ensure artificial intelligence in healthcare is safe, affordable, and suited to Ghana's health system, noting that AI-assisted diagnostics and digital health systems could address specialist expertise shortages at the primary healthcare level.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio has improved from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama's government has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority, viewing preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications as a critical health challenge.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Region recorded maternal mortality of 196.7 per 100,000 live births in 2025, accounting for 24% of all national maternal deaths—well above the SDG target of 70. The regional health director noted that 15% of these deaths involved cases from outside the region, with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital accounting for approximately 62% of recorded maternal deaths, of which about 92% were referred from outside.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to reduce maternal deaths in Ghana, describing the loss of women during childbirth as unacceptable in the 21st century. He urged health workers to demonstrate commitment in providing maternal healthcare and called on pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics regularly and adhere to medical advice.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Health engaged management and health workers at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Kumasi South Hospital in Ashanti Region to discuss maternal healthcare challenges including emergency obstetric care, referral systems, infrastructure, and staffing. Health professionals called for completion of Sewua and Afari hospitals to reduce pressure on existing facilities and improve access to care.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Region's maternal mortality ratio rose to 196.7 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2025, Ghana's highest, and the region accounted for approximately 24.6 per cent of maternal deaths recorded across the country last year. Ghana's national maternal mortality figure stands at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly above the SDG target of 70 deaths per 100,000 live births.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah disclosed that 986 pregnant women died in Ghana in 2024, with the country's maternal mortality ratio at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births. She stressed that reducing preventable maternal deaths is a key government priority and said strengthening primary healthcare and addressing infrastructure challenges are essential to improving outcomes for mothers.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister of Health Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on African countries to increase domestic health financing as external donor support becomes less certain, noting that official development assistance and long-standing funding models are changing and programmes many health systems have relied on can no longer be taken for granted.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister told Parliament that "no-bed syndrome" in hospitals is not due to inadequate infrastructure but rather to poor management and coordination of available beds. With national hospital bed occupancy at about 60 per cent, she argued that establishing an integrated bed management system with real-time information on bed availability would allow ambulance services and emergency teams to identify and transport patients to facilities with required capacity.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for transparent, fair and merit-based admissions into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the quality of healthcare delivery depends on the calibre of students admitted. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, she outlined reforms including timely trainee allowances, PhD scholarships for 30 health tutors, specialist nursing programmes, and improved admissions processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →