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 · Minister Akandoh
Health Minister overseeing Ebola preparedness, pharmaceutical policy, maternal health initiatives, and La General Hospital completion in Ghana.
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Joy Online
… The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who was also present, outlined the government’s plans to decentralise specialist training and expand healthcare services to underserved areas. …
Mahama calls for responsive healthcare regulation to improve patient safetyJoy Online
… tors embraced not only their national mandates but also a shared continental responsibility,” he said. “Let us affirm that patient safety has no borders and that every African deserves safe, ethical and quality healthcare wherever that care is received.” Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh …
Mahama opens 28th AMCOA ConferenceJoy Online
… Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the programme provides an opportunity to bring researchers, manufacturers, government and international partners together to translate scientific discoveries into medicines and vaccines. …
€2m boost for Ghana pharmaceutical research and vaccine innovationJoy Online
As Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh urges Ghanaian researchers to move discoveries “beyond laboratory shelves” into commercially viable medicines and vaccines, one indigenous company has already been doing exactly that for nearly 30 years. …
Medi-Moses has been doing it for 30 years: Turning research into medicines – Answers Health Minister’s call for actionJoy Online
… Speaking at the welcome ceremony, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the Global Mercy’s arrival represented another stage in a partnership between Ghana and Mercy Ships that has lasted for more than three decades. …
Global Mercy Hospital Ship arrives in Tema for 10-month Ghana field serviceJoy Online
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has called for deeper health cooperation among African countries to strengthen the continent’s ability to prevent and contain disease outbreaks. …
Africa must deepen health cooperation to contain Ebola outbreaks—Health MinisterJoy Online
… The ceremony was attended by government officials, academics and industry representatives, including Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, German Ambassador to Ghana Frederik Landshöft, and Jonas Claes, Chargé d’affaires at the EU Delegation to Ghana.
Eight projects win €2m Ghana grants for vaccine and drug researchJoy Online
… Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said Ghana has activated its surveillance systems from the airports and other entry points to health facilities to ensure any imported case is detected and contained promptly. …
Ghana steps up Ebola surveillance amid rising cases in AfricaJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the meeting on Tuesday, August 19, Minister for Health and Chairman of the Africa CDC Western Africa Regional Steering Committee (ReSCO), Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, described the gathering as timely, particularly as African countries intensify efforts to s …
Ghana hosts Africa CDC regional meeting on strengthening health securityDaily Guide
… Together with my Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, we are determined to work with healthcare professionals, traditional leaders, development partners and communities to ensure that every pregnant woman has access to timely, quality and life-saving care. …
For President Mahama, Every Mother Must Live. What About You?Ghana has enhanced health surveillance at international airports to screen travelers from countries with Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreaks. The precautionary measures include 21-day monitoring of arriving passengers from affected countries, with the Ghana Health Service to contact them and require immediate symptom reporting.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has enhanced health surveillance at international airports to screen travelers from countries with Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreaks. The precautionary measures include 21-day monitoring of arriving passengers from affected countries, with the Ghana Health Service to contact them and require immediate symptom reporting.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will monitor travellers arriving from countries with ongoing Ebola transmission for up to 21 days, requiring health screening at international airports and follow-up contact by the Ghana Health Service. The Ministry of Health described the measures as precautionary, noting that Ghana has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Disease.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the country is prepared to detect and respond to any potential Ebola case, with no cases recorded so far. Preparedness measures include thermal scanners at Accra International Airport, electronic health declaration forms for arriving passengers, and designated isolation and treatment facilities.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister has urged contractors to accelerate work on the €50 million La General Hospital project to meet its scheduled commissioning deadline of January 2028, stating that payments have been made on time and dismissing delays as an excuse for slow progress. He also called for a review of the emergency department's proposed capacity to address demand and availability of emergency beds.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has urged contractors to accelerate work on the €50 million La General Hospital project to meet its January 2028 completion deadline. He dismissed claims of payment delays and called for a review of the hospital's emergency department capacity to address bed shortages.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the €50 million La General Hospital project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with approximately €15 million paid so far. The minister visited the project site to assess progress and noted that construction is advancing, though he urged the contractor to accelerate work to meet the deadline.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Vaccine Institute CEO declared the pharmaceutical industry has entered a "golden era" as the government launched the Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy on October 28, 2026, aimed at transforming Ghana into a continental hub for medicine and vaccine manufacturing. The policy addresses financing challenges facing local manufacturers, including support for private manufacturers Atlantic Lifesciences and DEK Vaccines Ltd, which require at least $100 million to build and equip their plants.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
All 24 National Democratic Congress constituency executive positions in Juaboso went unopposed, with no competitive contest required. The Member of Parliament attributed the outcome to unity within the constituency and called for continued collaboration to advance party and community interests.
24 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 →
Ghana's Ministry of Health announced enhanced surveillance and preparedness measures after Ebola cases were reported in the DRC, Kenya, and Nigeria. The measures include increased screening at airports, simulation exercises, monitoring of travellers from high-risk areas, and improved laboratory preparedness, though Ghana has not recorded any Ebola cases.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh inspected the National Command Centre for Bed and Referral Management at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, a system designed to provide real-time information on bed availability at hospitals to address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve emergency care efficiency. More than 650 hospitals have been captured in the system with over 5,000 beds mapped for monitoring.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has approved government investment in 35 hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme, with construction to be completed in phases and resources concentrated on selected facilities rather than spread across all projects simultaneously. The Health Minister noted that approximately GH¢4.5 billion has already been spent and that the selection was based on completion levels and equitable distribution across Ghana's 16 regions.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana declined an initial US health financing proposal citing concerns about sovereignty, regulatory authority, and national interests, and is now considering a revised version. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated the government will not rush into an agreement and that any partnership must respect Ghana's laws and be based on mutual respect, with particular concerns raised about exemptions for US pharmaceutical products from Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority verification and requirements for sharing health information with the US.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has completed its internal party structures and elections, and now aims to hold the John Mahama government to account on issues including cocaine trafficking, galamsey, the 24-hour economy, job creation, electricity tariffs, fuel costs, and selective arrest of opposition figures.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said Ghana is targeting a 20 per cent annual reduction in maternal deaths as part of renewed efforts to improve maternal healthcare. The government has launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) to strengthen the country's response to emergencies threatening pregnant women and mothers.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh told the World Health Summit in Berlin that global health policies must be shaped with countries rather than imposed on them. Ghana rejected a proposed US$109 million health compact with the United States, citing concerns about health data sovereignty, financing obligations, and regulatory authority.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama received an award at the 2026 World Health Summit in Berlin for his "outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing global health," presented to Ghana's Health Minister on his behalf. In his address, Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh called for global health systems designed "with countries and led by countries" rather than imposed upon them.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says increased government spending on healthcare is beginning to improve access to services, with the government allocating GH¢32 billion for health sector expenditure in 2026. The Free Primary Healthcare programme is currently implemented in 135 districts and about 4,500 health facilities, expected to expand to 150 districts by year-end, while 7,000 motorbikes and tricycles have been distributed to health workers in hard-to-reach areas.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister reported 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana's 16 regions, with three confirmed in the Upper West Region, and said the government is expanding vaccination to people aged nine months to 60 years in affected areas.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Ministry has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in parts of the Upper West Region following laboratory confirmation of three fatal cases in Sissala West and Wa West districts. The Ministry is activating emergency response measures including deployment of Rapid Response Teams and preparations for a targeted emergency vaccination campaign in affected and at-risk districts.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SEND Ghana's Country Director has called on government to create a dedicated public health emergency fund to enable swift response to disease outbreaks, stating that the lack of such a fund forces authorities through slow bureaucratic processes. She said SEND Ghana has advocated for the fund for years without government action, as health authorities currently manage suspected yellow fever cases across the country.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SEND Ghana's Country Director has called on government to prioritise developing domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity, citing Ghana's current need to scramble for additional yellow fever vaccine doses and urging stronger collaboration with private pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce reliance on external sources during health crises.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SEND Ghana's country director has called for immediate fumigation in communities affected by suspected yellow fever cases to prevent escalation. Health authorities recorded about 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana between June and September 2026, with three cases in the Upper West Region confirmed as yellow fever so far.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SEND Ghana's country director called on the government to cut bureaucratic processes delaying response to suspected yellow fever cases, noting that authorities have been receiving reports for four months while awaiting laboratory confirmation. Health authorities recorded about 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana between June and September 2026, with three confirmed as yellow fever and seven deaths reported in the Sissala East District, though yellow fever has not been confirmed as the cause of the deaths.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must urgently review its health workforce strategy to address shortages and improve deployment and retention of specialist health professionals, according to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the Ghana Health Service. The call comes as rising non-communicable diseases require expanded specialist skills to meet growing healthcare demand.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme coverage has increased from 57 per cent to about 70 per cent in less than two years, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said, attributing the rise to stronger finances including the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy and increased funding that has allowed government to raise payments to healthcare providers by an average of 50 per cent.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is reconsidering the "One Constituency, One Ambulance" model as it prepares to add 100 new ambulances to the national fleet in 2027. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said no final decision has been taken and the government is weighing the pros and cons of the previous system before deciding whether to continue with it or review it.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reports about 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana between June and September, with the Upper West Region accounting for 74, of which three have been confirmed. Government has deployed a National Rapid Response Team and supplied laboratories with reagents to test and confirm suspected cases.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the government inherited an ambulance fleet with no insurance and many vehicles grounded. He stated the administration has since insured all ambulances and now has more than 200 functioning, with plans to add 100 new vehicles in 2027.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the government has not yet decided how 100 new ambulances will be distributed when added to the national fleet in 2027, and is considering whether to maintain the previous distribution model or review it. The government is assessing whether to replace non-functional ambulances in their original areas or adopt a different approach.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →