Also known as: the Ghana Health Service · AHRMPHG · Divisional Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana · Bolgatanga Municipal Health Director
Ghana Health Service — public health agency leading disease surveillance, Ebola preparedness, outbreak response and healthcare initiatives including breast cancer awareness and AI-enabled disease prediction.
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… The recruitment will cover vacancies for nurses and pharmacy professionals across teaching hospitals, Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) facilities and the Ghana Health Service. …
MoH announces mop-up recruitment for health professionalsThe Chronicle
The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) have called on the media to play a stronger role in amplifying community concerns and promoting accountability in healthcare delivery. …
AMMREN, GHS, ALMA urge media to amplify community voicesJoy Online
… A choice must exist beyond a slogan The timing of this conversation is particularly important because Ghana Health Service is marking National Family Planning Week 2026 under the theme “A Choice for All: Agency, Intention, and Access,” with the motto “It’s Your Life. …
If family planning is our choice, why isn’t it in our budget?Joy Online
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for the effective use of community feedback to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen accountability within the health system. …
GHS urges health managers to use community scorecards to improve healthcare deliveryJoy Online
… Regarding the fees, the principal said the charges were based on a directive from the Ghana Health Service.
Yendi nursing students warn restricted access to skills lab could affect their trainingJoy Online
… The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, also said her outfit was implementing a breast cancer project in the Ashanti, Northern and Greater Accra regions, in partnership with JHPIEGO, an NGO, with funding from the Pfizer Foundation. …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month launched: 2,695 women die from breast cancer annually — Dr Ann-DadzieJoy Online
… Mr Andoh acknowledged the importance of healthcare interventions and commended the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for efforts to improve access to care for people living with sickle cell disease. …
FoSCel foundation calls for end to stigma and stereotyping against people living with sickle cell diseaseJoy Online
… Mr Andoh urged the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other relevant institutions to support the initiative and strengthen sickle cell education and policy. …
FoSCel founder urges curriculum reform to strengthen sickle cell education in GhanaJoy Online
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with Oxfam, has organised a sensitisation seminar for young people in Ekon, a fishing community in the Cape Coast Metropolis, to provide information on contraception and sexual and reproductive health. …
GHS, Oxfam sensitise young people in Ekon on contraception, reproductive health to mark World Contraception DayDaily Guide
… The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, National Security, Ghana Health Service and Ghana Ambulance Service. …
Excitement Builds As Accra Hosts AG World CongressThe Ghana Health Service confirmed four cases of yellow fever detected between September and early October in Sissala West, Wa West, Etu and Nadowli-Kaleo, and says it has contained the outbreak through vaccination interventions. Health authorities are investigating reports of deaths in affected communities to determine if they were caused by yellow fever.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service confirmed four cases of yellow fever detected between September and early October in Sissala West, Wa West, Etu and Nadowli-Kaleo, and says it has contained the outbreak through vaccination interventions. Health authorities are investigating reports of deaths in affected communities to determine if they were caused by yellow fever.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has called for stronger regulation, public education and institutional collaboration to prevent lead poisoning and protect children from its harmful effects, particularly brain development and learning impairment. Lead-based paints, mining, battery recycling and electronic waste are identified as common exposure sources.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gender Minister engaged Obuasi Senior High Technical School authorities and community leaders to address allegations of sexual abuse, focusing on student welfare, trust-building, and strengthening child protection systems. The Minister stressed that protecting children requires effective implementation of laws and institutional collaboration, and assured that investigations are ongoing with involvement from police, the Ghana Health Service, and the Ministry of Education.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority held a stakeholder engagement in Damongo on Ghana's impending ban on styrofoam products, effective January 1, 2027. The EPA Chief Executive Officer called on households, vendors, schools and businesses to transition to alternatives like plantain leaves and biodegradable packaging ahead of enforcement.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Breast Society of Ghana organised an awareness walk through central Accra on October 24, 2026, to promote breast cancer screening and early detection. Medical personnel and survivors conducted educational sessions at Makola Market and Kinbu, distributing leaflets and emphasising that early detection and prompt treatment improve outcomes.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial warns that Ebola's spread to Kenya and Nigeria should prompt Ghana to bolster surveillance, early detection, and emergency preparedness, despite no confirmed cases locally. With no vaccine or approved treatment for the Bundibugyo virus strain causing the outbreak, the editorial says Ghana's readiness must extend beyond airport screening.
29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, a Ghanaian gender and disability advocate, has called on the Ghana Health Service to expand breast cancer education and outreach programmes beyond October awareness month, particularly in rural communities, to counter myths and misconceptions that discourage early detection and delay medical care.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, expressed concern over Ghana's breast cancer mortality, citing figures from the Ghana Health Service showing about 5,000 new cases and nearly 2,000 deaths annually. She called for action beyond awareness campaigns to focus on early detection, timely medical care, and community support.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association opened its 23rd Annual General Conference in Techiman, with leaders calling for physician assistants to be positioned at the heart of Ghana's primary healthcare delivery system and equipped to respond to community health needs.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel, a Ghanaian fintech company, is advocating for an approach to artificial intelligence that prioritizes local data ownership rather than external dependence. Ghana launched a ten-year national AI strategy in 2025 with $270 million in government commitment, and Hubtel presented its perspective on the country's AI journey during a documentary premiere on Joy News.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Health Service Administrators, Ghana (AHSAG) has called for stronger administrative coordination, accountability and resource management in the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme, citing the need for effective planning, logistics, maintenance and supervision at health facilities, and raising concerns about staff discipline and financial management systems.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel, a Ghanaian fintech company, has developed an approach to AI that emphasizes local data ownership while making intelligence accessible to users. Ghana launched a ten-year national AI strategy in 2025 with $270 million in government commitment, and Hubtel's Head of Engineering shared insights on the country's AI journey during a Digital Economy Forum documentary premiere on Joy News.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu has backed the Environmental Protection Authority's campaign to enforce Ghana's nationwide ban on styrofoam products, calling on religious leaders, traditional authorities and community leaders to mobilize public support ahead of the January 1, 2027 implementation date. The minister said the ban is a necessary intervention to protect public health and the environment and should not be delayed.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service cautioned that misinformation could undermine Ghana's efforts to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak, urging journalists, social media users, and content creators to verify information with official sources before publishing or sharing it.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service is considering artificial intelligence to help anticipate disease outbreaks and strengthen emergency planning, particularly in response to Ebola threats in Africa. GHS Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea said the technology could improve assessment of public health risks and support timely responses when infectious diseases threaten to cross borders.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority CEO has called on Ghanaians to adopt environmentally friendly food-packaging alternatives, including traditional plantain leaves, ahead of a nationwide Styrofoam ban taking effect January 1, 2027. The appeal was made during a stakeholder engagement in Damongo as part of efforts to sensitize the public to the implementation of the ban.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament's Health Committee, has called on the government to urgently assess the readiness of Ghana's isolation and treatment facilities and ensure adequate supplies of personal protective equipment and diagnostic materials amid concerns over Ebola spread in West Africa following confirmation of a case in Nigeria.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Abuakwa South MP has urged Ghana's government to strengthen public health emergency preparedness following Nigeria's confirmation of an Ebola virus disease case on October 20, 2026. He called for intensified disease surveillance at borders, activation of rapid response teams, and assessment of isolation facilities, citing Ghana's extensive travel links and population movements across West Africa.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has called on the government to intensify monitoring at major points of entry, particularly land borders, following confirmation of an Ebola case in Nigeria. He stressed that preparedness must extend beyond public announcements to include operational readiness, including activation of rapid response teams, assessment of isolation facilities, and training for healthcare workers.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, a Ghanaian media personality and US-based healthcare professional, has urged the Ghana Health Service to intensify breast cancer education and outreach programmes in rural communities, noting that myths and misconceptions delay women from seeking medical care. She said sustained public education throughout the year, not just in October, could help dispel misconceptions and encourage early detection.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine and Project CURE have entered a healthcare partnership spanning 2025 to 2029 to strengthen healthcare delivery in the two Municipalities in Obuasi. Project CURE will donate ten cargo containers of medical supplies and equipment valued at approximately US$3.5 million, with specialized training for healthcare professionals and community health outreach planned.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Health Service announced in October 2026 that Ghana successfully closed its type 2 poliovirus outbreak in August 2026, following sustained immunisation campaigns and disease surveillance. The achievement, confirmed through Outbreak Response Assessments, places Ghana alongside four other African nations that closed their type 2 polio outbreaks in the same month, with the country maintaining immunisation coverage above 95 per cent since introducing the Inactivated Polio Vaccine in 2018.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A second complainant in an alleged sexual abuse case involving Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is facing pressure to drop her complaint, after the first of two former complainants has withdrawn her case. Police sources and the complainant's father report that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and asked the family to settle the matter amicably.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A second complainant in an alleged sexual abuse case against Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is reportedly facing pressure to withdraw her complaint, after police confirmed the first of two former complainants has already withdrawn. The father of the second complainant alleged that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and asked the family to settle the matter outside court.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship AUSPICIOUS ARK arrived at Tema port on October 23, 2026, for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The vessel will provide medical services to the public and facilitate professional exchanges between Ghanaian and Chinese military medical personnel.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Between January and July 2026, the Ghana Health Service recorded 1,501 pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14—cases that constitute child sexual abuse under Ghanaian law, which prohibits anyone under 16 from consenting to sex. The article contextualizes these findings within a broader global crisis of childhood sexual violence, citing UNICEF data showing that 1 in 5 girls and women worldwide have experienced sexual violence as children.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sustainable Impact Makers International released a report on its July 2026 Health Equity Summit in Sunyani, which engaged over 1,000 people, delivered more than 420 screening encounters across 13 service categories, and completed over 500 National Health Insurance Scheme registrations. The report documents a gap between community understanding of preventive care value and actual access to services, citing data on low breast cancer early detection rates and low prostate screening uptake among men in the region.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Yellow fever vaccination in Wa West District has reached 92%, with 225,446 people vaccinated and only one mild headache recorded as a side effect. The Ghana Health Service is pursuing house-to-house mop-up campaigns and collaboration with Veterinary Services to reach 100% coverage, targeting persons aged 9 months to 60 years.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Data Protection Commission found a clinic storing patient medical records on a system that had not been assessed for security or compliance, raising broader questions about how medical data is protected and handled across the country's health facilities.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →