Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

Also known as: Mr Akandoh · Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh · Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh · Mr Mintah Akandoh · Mr. Akandoh · Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh · Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh · Mr Akando · Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh — Health Minister overseeing nurse recruitment, healthcare financing, NHIS tariffs, Agenda 111 hospitals, and medical trust fund expansion.

2026-04-242026-08-05

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July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
The Minister for Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed condolences to the families of persons who lost their lives in a shooting incident at Sefwi Sayerano in the Western North Region. …
Akandoh mourns Sefwi Sayerano shooting victims, calls for justice
Gov't to build regional hospitals in six newly created regions
1. 4 JulJoy Online
  A section of residents in Goaso in the Ahafo Region have expressed disappointment with the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, for failing to visit the Goaso Municipal Hospital during his recent working visit to the region. …
  Goaso residents criticise Health Minister for skipping municipal hospital during Ahafo visit
2. 3 JulJoy Online
  The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government will construct regional hospitals in the six newly created regions as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare across the country. …
  Gov’t to build regional hospitals in six new regions – Health Minister
1 JulThe Ghanaian Times
Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. …
Health Ministry steps up flood response in Accra
June 2026
29 JunJoy Online
… Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the success of the programme would depend on investments in infrastructure, equipment and healthcare workers. …
CHAG, government and partners chart new path for people-centred healthcare
25 JunJoy Online
… Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, described the programme as a strategic investment in the country’s healthcare system. …
500 nurses enrolled in new specialist training programme
23 JunJoy Online
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed the number of medical doctors accepting postings to Ghana’s deprived communities has increased sharply from just 12 last year to more than 100 in 2026. …
Doctors accepting rural postings rise from 12 to over 100 – Health Minister reveals
23 JunJoy Online
… Earlier at the conference, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that under the Free Primary Healthcare programme, health professionals will routinely visit homes, churches and communities to screen residents for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes before comp …
CHAG, NHIA and PharmAccess implement Digital Health Programme to transform blood pressure control in Ghana
23 JunJoy Online
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed government is investing more than GH¢500 million in medical equipment to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country as it rolls out the Free Primary Healthcare programme. …
24,000 medical equipment worth GH¢500 million for primary healthcare – Health Minister
16 JunJoy Online
The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says he did not need parliamentary approval to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. …
I didn’t need parliamentary approval to suspend KATH CEO—Health Minister

Society

118 newly qualified doctors and dentists inducted

The News

118 newly qualified doctors and dentists were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council after completing their medical training and mandatory housemanship. The inductees graduated from the University of Ghana, KNUST, and the University of Cape Coast, and the Health Minister urged them to take up their assigned postings without delay to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country.

7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Today

118 newly qualified doctors and dentists inducted
118 newly qualified doctors and dentists were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council after completing their medical training and mandatory housemanship. The inductees graduated from the University of Ghana, KNUST, and the University of Cape Coast, and the Health Minister urged them to take up their assigned postings without delay to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 July

Government plans phased nurse recruitment through 2026
Ghana's Health Minister confirmed a phased recruitment plan for nurses, midwives, and health professionals; the 2021 batch is already reporting to duty stations, the 2022 batch will be recruited before end of 2026, and 16,000 health professionals are being recruited this year to address staffing gaps.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister outlines standards for medical product storage and distribution
The Health Minister says the government is implementing measures aligned with WHO guidelines to ensure safe storage and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical products. The FDA has established licensing guidelines and is strengthening compliance through training programmes for pharmacists, supply chain managers and logistics personnel.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health ministry briefs Asantehene on medical trust fund expansion
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana Medical Trust Fund updates Otumfuo on healthcare reforms
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister promises police recruitment slots for Sefwi Sayerano shooting victims' families
The Interior Minister has announced that the government will offer police recruitment opportunities to families who lost relatives in a police shooting at Sefwi Sayerano in the Western North Region, and pledged to construct a police station in the community. The shooting on July 7 killed three people when armed police opened fire during an operation to arrest a suspected drug dealer.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

NHIA chief attends African Union health summit in Accra
Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority chief joined the country's delegation at a two-day African Union summit in Accra to discuss improving healthcare across the continent, focusing on ending AIDS by 2030, reducing preventable maternal deaths, and strengthening health systems.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
SABC apologizes for false report of Ebola cases in Ghana
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has withdrawn a false report claiming Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths, and issued a public apology. SABC confirmed that Ghana's Ministry of Health reports no confirmed Ebola cases in the country.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
AU health summit opens in Accra with universal coverage call
A two-day African Union Extraordinary Session on Health opened in Accra, calling on African countries to strengthen health systems, increase domestic health financing, and accelerate universal health coverage efforts. The summit aims to end AIDS by 2030, reduce preventable maternal deaths, and tackle communicable and non-communicable diseases across the continent.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

SABC News apologises for false Ghana Ebola outbreak report
South Africa's SABC News issued a public apology after airing a news ticker falsely claiming Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths. Ghana's Ministry of Health had dismissed the claim as false, and SABC acknowledged the mistake during an on-air correction, clarifying that Ghana has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Ministry dismisses false Ebola outbreak claims
Ghana's Ministry of Health has rejected social media reports claiming 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths in the country, stating that Ghana has recorded no cases of Ebola Virus Disease and urging the public to rely only on official government sources for public health information.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
African countries must boost domestic health financing, minister says
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, speaking at an African Union ministerial meeting in Accra, urged African countries to increase domestic investment in healthcare to reduce reliance on external funding and achieve health sovereignty. He noted that while HIV infections have declined by nearly 60 per cent across eastern and southern Africa, the continent still accounts for almost 70 per cent of global maternal deaths and has a Universal Health Coverage Service Coverage Index of 44, compared with the global average of 71.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister urges African nations to self-finance healthcare systems
Ghana's Health Minister Mintah Akandoh has called on African Union members to develop sustainable domestic financing mechanisms for healthcare rather than relying on external support, arguing that African nations must prioritise investments in their own health sectors to build resilient systems and reduce vulnerability to external factors.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Mahama orders reopening of portal to recruit 16,000 nurses
President John Dramani Mahama announced that the Ministry of Health will reopen its recruitment portal to absorb 16,000 nurses in two batches of 8,000 each, aiming to reduce the backlog of qualified nurses awaiting posting in Ghana and improve conditions of service as the economy improves.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Ministry enforces admission quotas at nursing training colleges
The Ministry of Health is warning nursing training college heads of strict compliance with admission guidelines, particularly regarding quotas and timelines. The warning follows investigations and suspension of principals at Nkanchina College of Nursing and Nalerigu Nurses and Midwifery Training College for over-admitting students in the 2025/2026 academic year.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Health Minister announces NHIS tariff increase from August 2026
The Minister of Health announced an increase in National Health Insurance Scheme tariffs set to take effect in August 2026, aimed at improving scheme sustainability and ensuring adequate reimbursement for healthcare providers. The Minister also warned healthcare providers against imposing illegal charges on NHIS subscribers and said government has taken steps to ensure timely transfer of funds to support prompt payment of claims.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Mövenpick Hotel launches Green Stay Initiative for workplace wellness
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra launched its 2026 Green Stay Initiative to promote healthy nutrition, sustainable food systems and workplace wellness, with backing from the Ministries of Health and Food and Agriculture. The initiative brings together government officials, policymakers, health professionals and private sector leaders to explore strategies for healthier workplaces and sustainable food environments.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Ministry endorses hotel nutrition initiative for workplaces
The Ministry of Health has backed the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra's Green Stay Initiative, urging organisations to make healthy food standard in workplaces to reduce non-communicable diseases and boost workforce productivity. The Health Ministry is implementing several interventions including Ghana Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and nutrition labelling policies to improve nutrition and reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Ministry seeks handover of Weija Children's Hospital from contractor
The Ministry of Health says discussions with the contractor for the Weija Children's Hospital focused on securing the facility's handover to allow government to begin preparations to open it. The Health Ministry spokesperson said the government's immediate priority is to take control of the completed portions and operationalise the facility.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Weija Children's Hospital contractor detained by EOCO following Health Ministry meeting
The contractor overseeing the 120-bed Weija Children's Hospital was apprehended by the Economic and Organised Crime Office after meeting with the Health Minister to discuss delays in opening the facility. The contractor reportedly refused to hand over the hospital until outstanding contract payments were settled or government provided assurances on payment timing.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister denies abandoning Agenda 111 hospital project
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has dismissed reports that the government intends to discontinue Agenda 111, clarifying that the government is phasing the projects rather than abandoning them. The minister noted that GH¢4.8 billion has been invested so far but completion of all projects would require more than GH¢20 billion, necessitating a phased implementation strategy under which 35 hospitals have been selected for the first phase.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mahama opens upgraded cardiac centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
President Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, established under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to replace the previous cardiac unit destroyed by fire in March 2025. The upgraded facility is equipped with modern technology for diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Sewua Hospital project under audit over detected contract overpayment
Ghana's Health Minister disclosed that the government detected an overpayment on the Sewua Government Hospital project contract and has initiated an audit before taking further action. The minister told Parliament's Assurances Committee that the project lacked water, electricity, and an access road when inherited, and stressed that any payments exceeding Parliament-approved contract sums require parliamentary approval.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
No Agenda 111 hospitals operational after GH¢4.8bn spent
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh told Parliament that despite the previous administration spending GH¢4.8 billion on Agenda 111 hospitals, none are currently operational, and the government inherited over GH¢1 billion in outstanding contractor payments. The government has identified 35 projects for continuation and directed contractors to return to sites, though the Minister declined to provide completion timelines, saying some contracts may require restructuring.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Korle Bu opens cardiac lab to treat heart disease locally
Ghana's Health Minister has commissioned a cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to strengthen the country's capacity to treat cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases domestically, reducing the need for costly overseas referrals.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Contractor delays Weija Paediatric Hospital handover, Health Minister says
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh told Parliament that delays in commissioning the Weija Paediatric Hospital are due to the contractor's failure to complete outstanding works and formally hand over the facility, not government action. The Ministry has prepared staff to operate the hospital and plans a final meeting with the contractor on July 10.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Tapentadol unapproved and illegal in Ghana, Health Minister declares
Ghana's Health Minister has stated that tapentadol, including the street drug "red" (a mixture of tapentadol and cough syrup), is not approved for medical use in Ghana and that its sale, distribution, and possession are illegal. The Food and Drugs Authority has not registered any tapentadol-containing pharmaceutical product, and the drug is not listed on Ghana's Essential Medicines List or in national treatment guidelines.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister attributes Weija Children's Hospital delay to contractor
The Minister for Health says the 120-bed Children's Specialist Hospital at Weija has been delayed because the contractor has not officially handed over the completed facility; the World Bank-funded project experienced procurement-related challenges during construction, and outstanding works including medical equipment installation remain incomplete.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Weija Children's Hospital awaits contractor handover before opening
Ghana's Health Minister says the 120-bed Weija Children's Specialist Hospital is ready to open once the contractor completes outstanding works and hands over the facility; the World Bank-funded project has faced procurement challenges and delays in medical equipment installation.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government to complete 35 Agenda 111 hospital projects
The government has announced plans to focus on completing 35 selected Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country while placing remaining facilities on hold, according to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The decision follows a Cabinet review and aims to ensure prudent use of public resources, with selection based on completion level, community healthcare needs, and regional distribution.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →