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Ghana's Ministry of Health launches policies on lead poisoning prevention, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and disease surveillance while recruiting medical personnel and overseeing bed management systems.
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… Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health, Dr Hafez Adam Taher, who represented the Minister of Health at the opening of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) Ghana Chapter Annual General Meeting in Accra, said Ghana’s reliance on importe …
Government targets 70% local medicine production as manufacturers seek fundingJoy Online
The Ministry of Health has called for stronger regulation, public education and collaboration among key institutions to prevent lead poisoning and protect children from its harmful effects. …
Health Ministry calls for stronger measures to tackle lead poisoningDaily Guide
… Ignatius Awinibuno, Director of Allied Health at the Ministry of Health, urged the inductees to uphold their integrity and become trusted leaders in their work. …
AHPC Holds Induction, Oath-Swearing Ceremony For 15,000 GraduatesJoy Online
… The launch brought together representatives from key institutions involved in the policy’s implementation, including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Food and Drugs Authority, National Vaccine Institute, Development Bank Ghana, GIZ, the World Health Organisation and t …
Trade Ministry launches pharmaceutical policy to double local medicine productionJoy Online
… Partners Support Breast Health Education The initiative was organised in collaboration with Jhpiego, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Ministry of Health. …
Breast Cancer: Breast Society leads awareness walk to promote early detectionThe Chronicle
… We acknowledge the efforts of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to promote public education and strengthen disease surveillance, including screening arrangements at Kotoka International Airport. …
Editorial: Ghana Must Step Up Ebola SurveillanceJoy Online
… In a statement dated October 26, 2026, VAST Ghana also called on the Ministry of Health to raise concerns about the exemption, saying its potential implications should be assessed alongside government efforts to improve healthcare access and strengthen disease prevention. …
VAST Ghana raises alarm over 20% excise tax exemption on fruit juicesJoy Online
… It called on the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, development partners and other stakeholders to involve health service administrators in programme planning, implementation, resource allocation and relevant decision-making processes. …
AHSAG calls for stronger accountability in Free Primary Healthcare implementationJoy Online
… The Ministry of Health ranked sixth, scoring 64.15%. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also featured among the top 10. …
Ghana’s Interior Ministry tops government performance index as Trade Ministry ranks lastJoy Online
… He urged the public to cross-check claims with the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health before circulating them. …
Ebola fight: Misinformation is our worst enemy — GHS bossGhana aims to increase local pharmaceutical production from about 30% to 70% to reduce reliance on imported medicines and strengthen medicine security. The government plans to establish a pharmaceutical innovation park with shared utilities and quality-control labs, though manufacturers cite access to funding as a major barrier to expansion.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana aims to increase local pharmaceutical production from about 30% to 70% to reduce reliance on imported medicines and strengthen medicine security. The government plans to establish a pharmaceutical innovation park with shared utilities and quality-control labs, though manufacturers cite access to funding as a major barrier to expansion.
30 October 2026 · 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 Allied Health Professions Council held an induction and oath-swearing ceremony for 15,000 graduates from 12 allied health professions at the University for Development Studies Dungu campus, emphasizing that inductees are transitioning to internship but are not yet licensed professionals. The AHPC Registrar stressed the Council's role in protecting public trust through inspections and standard-setting to ensure safe and competent care under universal health coverage.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has launched the Cabinet-approved Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy to double domestic medicine production, address dependence on imports (which account for 70% of medicine supply), and increase locally manufactured medicines' share of the domestic market from 30% to 60%. The policy, announced by the Trade Minister, provides a coordinated framework covering investment, regulation, public procurement, skills development, and regional trade.
29 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 →
VAST Ghana has called on the Finance Ministry to reconsider removing the 20 per cent excise tax on locally produced fruit juices under the Excise Tax Act 2026, warning that the exemption could undermine public health objectives and weaken efforts to prevent non-communicable diseases. The group expressed concern that the tax cut could jeopardise the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Free Primary Health Care Policy.
29 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 →
An assessment of 23 government ministries ranked the Ministry of the Interior first with 80.26%, while the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry placed last with 48.08%. The Index of Government Institutions' Performance Towards Economic Prosperity evaluated five areas of institutional performance including service delivery, financial management, transparency, workforce efficiency and public engagement.
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 →
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 →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has opened a recruitment portal for medical officers and dentists from the 36th batch who have completed house jobs and been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. Applications will be accepted from October 27–29 via an online portal, with applicants instructed to select their preferred districts and agencies.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana requires 759 million cedis to implement a 2025–2029 health sector supply chain master plan aimed at fixing gaps in medicines and medical supplies across health facilities. The government plans to rely on domestic resources and debt recovery from the National Health Insurance Scheme as foreign aid to the health sector is being withdrawn.
24 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 →
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 Ministry of Health has strengthened surveillance and screening at points of entry following Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, citing frequent air travel between the countries as a heightened risk factor. The country has not recorded any Ebola cases but is preparing for early detection and management of suspected infections.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance, airport screening and emergency preparedness following Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, though Ghana has not recorded any cases. The ministry cited direct flights to Kenya and frequent travel to Nigeria as significant risks and is strengthening capacity for early detection and management of suspected infections.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Human Rights Court 2 has temporarily barred the Medical and Dental Council from requiring 792 newly trained doctors to sit the Stage 1 Common Registration Examination before obtaining provisional registration. The injunction, brought by the Federation of Ghana Medical Students' Associations on behalf of affected students, suspends the exam scheduled for October 22, 2026, pending the substantive case hearing.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, an NPP spokesperson and member of the party's Health Committee, recounted how her research into the party's health sector record during the 2024 election campaign drew clashes with her own party colleagues who challenged her findings.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's catheterisation laboratory is 67 percent complete with contractors targeting December 2026 for completion after missing an August deadline, but a Health Committee MP warns that trained specialists and technical staff are critical to ensure the facility delivers adequate cardiac care.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee was unable to verify four petroleum revenue-funded projects worth about GH¢21 million in Ayawaso West Municipality during a field inspection due to inadequate information and vague project descriptions; the Committee said it had written to the Ministry of Roads and Highways for additional information but had not received a response before the visit.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has donated GH¢100,000 to Bekwai Municipal Hospital to procure specialist equipment following its accreditation as a secondary-level health facility. The funds are intended to address equipment gaps, including dental chairs and an Optical Coherence Tomography machine for the Eye Unit.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority has urged Parliament's Health Committee to support amending the Health Insurance Act to provide legal framework for the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment methods, while addressing operational challenges including claims leakages and illegal co-payments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →