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Mental Health Authority

Also known as: Mental Health Authority of Ghana

Mental Health Authority of Ghana — government health organization leading mental health initiatives, partnering on 24/7 digital mental healthcare campaign launched May 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Data from the Mental Health Authority indicate that mental health disorders and psychological distress are affecting a significant proportion of the Ghanaian population.

    Editorial: Mfantsipim Student’s Death Must Spur Reforms In Senior High Schools
  3. The Chronicle

    Among those present were the Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Dr Eugene Dordoye; Clinical Coordinator, Dr Susan Seffah; Head of Public Relations and Deputy Clinical Coordinator, Dr Peggy Asiedu Ekremet; Director of Administration at the Mental Health Author

    KGL Foundation Gives Facelift To Psychiatric Hospital OPD
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Eugene Dordoye, CEO of the Mental Health Authority; Dr. Susan Seffah, Clinical Coordinator; Dr.

    KGL Foundation transforms Accra Psychiatric OPD
  5. Joy Online

    The commissioning ceremony brought together key stakeholders in the mental health sector, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Dr.

    KGL Foundation renovates Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD
  6. Joy Online

    Eugene Dordoye, Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority; Dr. Susan Seffah, Clinical Coordinator; Dr.

    Accra Psychiatric Hospital gets major facelift through KGL Foundation
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    of the FPHC policy. “These objectives, guided by the human resource policies and operational documents of the Ministry and its agencies such as the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Ahmadiyya Health Services, and the Mental Health Authority

    MoH recruits more than 7,200 health professionals; more clearance expected
  9. The Chronicle

    He described women as an important but vulnerable group in society, particularly regarding mental health challenges associated with pregnancy and childbirth. “This year, the Mental Health Authority has dedicated the month of May to mental health awareness under what we call Purpl

    GBA Donates to Pantang Hospital to Mark Mother’s Day
  10. The Chronicle

    According to the Mental Health Authority, about 13 percent of Ghanaians suffer from mental health challenges, while roughly 3 percent experience severe conditions.

    Editorial: Mental Health Crisis Demands Urgent National Action
  11. Joy Online

    The Jubilare Group, in collaboration with the Mental Health Authority of Ghana and 18 partner organisations, has launched the Mental Health Campaign 2026, introducing plans for the country’s first 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform alongside support services for more than 1,0

    Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platform

Yesterday

  1. Editorial: Mfantsipim student death calls for school welfare reforms

    The Chronicle editorial reflects on the death of 17-year-old Emmanuel Arthur, a final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School, whose body was found in an uncompleted building in Cape Coast. The piece calls for reforms to address student welfare and mental health in Ghana's secondary schools.

    18 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 17 June

  1. KGL Foundation renovates Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD

    The KGL Foundation has commissioned a renovated Out-Patient Department at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring improved safety measures, refurbished consulting rooms, and a more welcoming environment designed to improve mental healthcare delivery and patient experience.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 14 June

  1. KGL Foundation hands over renovated OPD to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

    The KGL Foundation has completed an extensive renovation of the Out-Patient Department at Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring enhanced safety measures, modernised consulting rooms, and a patient-friendly layout. The foundation's CEO stated the project aims to spark lasting change and inspire private sector investment in mental health.

    14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 12 June

  1. KGL Foundation completes renovation of Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD

    The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to improve mental healthcare delivery and create a more welcoming environment for patients seeking mental health services.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. KGL Foundation completes Accra Psychiatric Hospital OPD renovation

    The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of its mental health initiative to improve care delivery and create a more patient-friendly environment. The hospital director said the refurbished facility has improved the hospital's image, enhanced safety and comfort, and is helping to change public perceptions of mental health care.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ministry of Health recruits 7,200 health professionals nationwide

    The Ministry of Health says more than 7,200 health professionals have secured placements under a nationwide recruitment exercise, with successful applicants expected to begin work on July 1, 2026. The recruitment covers all categories of health professionals except medical doctors, whose recruitment will commence after the current process, and forms part of government's strategy to strengthen the Free Primary Healthcare policy.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana Bar Association donates to Pantang Hospital for Mother's Day

    The Ghana Bar Association, led by President Efua Ghartey, donated assorted items to Pantang Psychiatric Hospital as part of Mother's Day celebrations and the association's annual outreach programme. The gesture was intended to demonstrate the legal profession's compassion and commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana's psychiatric facilities face surge in cases, infrastructure crisis

    Ghana's Psychiatric Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is recording nearly 15,000 Out Patient Department cases annually, with schizophrenia and postpartum depression among the leading conditions, particularly affecting the 25–40 age group. The Acting Head of the unit has cited enormous pressure from inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, calling for completion of a stalled expansion project.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana launches mental health campaign with 24/7 digital platform

    The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. M-CARE project launches steering committee for health integration in Ghana

    M-CARE, a five-year EU-funded initiative, held its inaugural Steering Committee meeting in Ghana to advance integrated care for people with multiple chronic conditions and mental health challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa, adapting WHO guidelines for delivery at the primary health level.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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