Also known as: Ministry of Health Ghana · the Ministry of Health Ghana · MOH · Ministry of Health report · Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana
Ghanaian government agency that has secured US employment pathways for nurses, implemented the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, and leads the country's health policy and emergency response.
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) has challenged the perception that Ghana’s persistent “no-bed syndrome” is primarily the result of inadequate hospital infrastructure, arguing instead that the underlying problem is ineffective management and coordination of available beds across heal …
Better coordination can end ‘no-bed syndrome’ – Deputy Health MinisterJoy Online
… The conference was held under the theme, “Bridging Pathways and Harmonising Entry Standards for Quality Advanced Health Training.” Addressing participants, the Deputy Minister outlined a number of reforms introduced by the Ministry of Health to strengthen health professional educ …
Deputy Health Minister advocates transparent, merit-based admissions into health training institutionsJoy Online
… The conference was held under the theme, “Bridging Pathways and Harmonising Entry Standards for Quality Advanced Health Training.” Addressing participants, the Deputy Minister outlined a number of reforms introduced by the Ministry of Health to strengthen health professional educ …
Deputy Health Minister advocates transparent, merit-based admissions into health training institutionsJoy Online
The Weija Children’s Hospital will soon be opened to the public after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) successfully facilitated an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for the immediate handover of the completed facility. …
Weija Children’s Hospital to open as EOCO brokers handover agreementJoy Online
The Ministry of Health is to reopen the recruitment portal to absorb 16,000 nurses in two phases, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. …
Mahama orders health minister to reopen portal for 16,000 jobless nursesJoy Online
The Ministry of Health is warning of strict compliance with admission guidelines issued to heads of health training institutions for this year’s admission window. …
Health Ministry warns nursing training college heads over admission quotas, timeline breachesJoy Online
… He therefore urged the Ministry of Health, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Ministry of Finance and relevant professional bodies to engage in structured discussions on salary harmonisation and career progression. …
PAC Vice Chairman advocates salary harmonisation for Allied Health ProfessionalsJoy Online
World Vision Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, and other key stakeholders, has convened a validation meeting to review findings from an assessment of health facilities in disaster-prone areas a …
World Vision Ghana, UNFPA review health facilities readiness in disaster-prone areasJoy Online
… A statement from the Ministry of Health copied to the Ghana News Agency said during a tour of Adibo and Gbungbaliga in the Yendi Municipality, Dr. …
Government intensifies campaign against maternal deaths, strengthens emergency care trainingDaily Guide
… The Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health said they will investigate reports of overcharging, stressing that family planning commodities are supposed to be issued free of charge. …
Family Planning Commodity Crisis Looms As Stakeholders Push For Domestic FinancingGhana's Ministry of Health signed a framework agreement with the City of Columbus, Ohio, opening a pathway for Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The MoU does not specify numbers, timelines, or job terms, and Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stressed that any deployment must protect workers' rights and professional interests.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Ministry of Health signed a framework agreement with the City of Columbus, Ohio, opening a pathway for Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The MoU does not specify numbers, timelines, or job terms, and Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stressed that any deployment must protect workers' rights and professional interests.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Health has secured an agreement with the City of Columbus, Ohio, to create a pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to access employment opportunities in the United States. The arrangement follows technical discussions and is intended to enable ethical recruitment and deployment of health professionals while protecting their rights and welfare.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministries of Health and Labour have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Columbus, Ohio, to create a pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The agreement emphasizes ethical recruitment and deployment while protecting the rights and welfare of Ghanaian health professionals.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian healthcare company ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited is leading hospital engineering and infrastructure for the $100 million Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence at Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. The company has expanded from medical equipment supply into hospital engineering, construction, maintenance and project management.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Population Fund has called for urgent presidential intervention over Ghana's maternal health crisis, stating that one woman dies every three hours in the country. The UNFPA Regional Director noted the problem is multisectoral, spanning roads, electricity, and human resources, and therefore requires coordinated action beyond the Ministry of Health alone.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A psychiatrist at the launch of Ghana's National Suicide Analysis Report said more women attempt suicide than men, but males are more likely to die by suicide, partly because men tend to use more lethal methods like guns and alcohol while women use less lethal means such as poisoning. The World Health Organization estimates more than 720,000 people die from suicide globally each year, and the Mental Health Authority has established a helpline (0800 678 678) for people experiencing emotional distress.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indo-Ghana Industries has begun supplying locally-produced liquid oxygen to hospitals, including Lekma Hospital, shifting from cylinder-based distribution to a storage-based system designed to reduce costs and supply interruptions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Health is scheduled to brief the media on Monday, September 7, 2026, on the implementation of Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare Programme, launched in April 2026 to provide free basic medical services at primary health facilities.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has called for closer collaboration among government, industry players and stakeholders to promote healthier diets and address growing diabetes and diet-related health conditions, noting that Ghanaians consume diets heavily dominated by cheaper carbohydrates rather than more expensive protein and vegetables.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Peace Corps commemorated 65 years of bilateral partnership since 1961, recognizing the organization's contributions to healthcare, community development, education, and agriculture. Deputy Health Minister Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted Peace Corps volunteers' role in Ghana's eradication of Guinea worm disease, certified complete in 2015, and work in public health and sanitation programmes.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Emmanuel Raphael Samani, a medical laboratory scientist and broadcast journalist, has announced his bid for General Secretary of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) for the 2026–2028 term, proposing reforms including a 72-hour rapid-response rule for member matters and a digitised membership register.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NCD Alliance Ghana, marking the 2026 Global Week for Action on NCDs, has called on the government to accelerate efforts to prevent and control non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions. The statement noted that NCDs account for more than 45 per cent of deaths in Ghana, with hypertension affecting between 20 and 30 per cent of adults and recent data showing 48 per cent of reported stroke cases among men aged 30 to 49 years.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs pledged a crackdown on sanitation indiscipline in Accra, warning that polluters and property rate defaulters will face enforcement. He argued that the capital's waste management crisis can be solved if Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies aggressively collect their Internally Generated Funds and enforce the polluter-pay principle, with factories, businesses and residents paying for the waste they generate rather than relying on the District Assemblies Common Fund.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Twenty-five radiographers and sonographers across Ghana have undergone hands-on training on Ghana's first National Paediatric Imaging Protocol to standardise the diagnosis and management of childhood cancers and address gaps in documentation and diagnostic assessment across health facilities.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Parliament to institute a bipartisan inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana, citing the death of a 31-year-old woman after a Caesarean section at Ridge Hospital and describing rising maternal mortality as a "worrying national trend." She noted systemic challenges including potential brain drain of health professionals and insufficient routine training, rather than attributing blame solely to health workers.
29 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A young Ghanaian woman died at Ridge Hospital during a scheduled Caesarean section, leaving her newborn son without a mother and raising questions about preventable deaths in childbirth despite known prevention methods. Her husband attributes her death to healthcare system failures, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmacy Technicians Association of Ghana says more than 4,000 pharmacy technicians are unemployed, some since 2020, and has called on the government to increase employment in the public sector. The association has secured clearance to employ 150 technicians currently undergoing posting to their districts, but says this remains inadequate.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited, a Ghanaian healthcare solutions company, says it is committed to transforming healthcare delivery through quality medical equipment, hospital engineering and healthcare infrastructure. CEO Adann Benjamin Diaz says the company aims to build lasting partnerships and deliver quality, reliable and affordable solutions that respond to real healthcare needs.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nalerigu Youth Association has given Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh two weeks to resolve the suspension of Nalerigu Nursing and Midwifery College Principal Ibrahim Chimsi, arguing that the Ministry should have used transparent procedures and corrective measures rather than immediate suspension over the college admitting students beyond its approved quota.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old woman died following a Caesarean section at Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), and her husband has accused the facility and medical personnel of negligence and unprofessionalism. The woman's death occurred on July 16, 2026, leaving their newborn son without his mother.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has released five strategic documents and a national roadmap to strengthen the country's public health emergency preparedness, coordination, and response. The documents include a National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre Strategic Plan 2026–2030, handbook, standard operating procedures, and a National Public Health Workforce Surge Strategy Plan 2026.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Health Service has launched five strategic documents, including the National PHEOC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and National PHEOC Handbook 2026, to strengthen public health emergency preparedness and response across the country. The documents were developed through collaboration among the Ministry of Health, GHS, security and emergency services, academia, research institutions, professional bodies, civil society and private-sector stakeholders.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has launched a new Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) framework to strengthen Ghana's preparedness and response to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. The framework brings together institutions, information, expertise, and resources to enable coordinated response, and includes five strategic and operational documents designed to support implementation of International Health Regulations 2005.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The world's largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy, has arrived at the Port of Tema to undertake a 10-month medical mission in Ghana—the fifth field service by Mercy Ships in the country. The mission will provide between 1,950 and 2,600 free surgeries, 1,610 to 2,145 dental treatments, and training for 100 to 250 local healthcare professionals.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ADB Ghana Medicals is constructing and equipping a new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to expand access to specialised cardiac and thoracic care in Ghana. Construction commenced in January and is progressing steadily, with stakeholders recently reviewing technical requirements including power capacity, utilities integration and structural planning.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Medical Councils of Africa will hold its 28th Annual Conference in Accra from August 23 to 27, 2026, to discuss health worker migration, patient safety, and the regulation of healthcare professionals. The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council said the conference will focus on strengthening coordination among regulatory authorities as healthcare professionals increasingly move across borders.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme, established under Act 852 in 2012, mandates membership for all residents and covers approximately 95 per cent of disease conditions recorded in Ghana, with vulnerable groups including children under 18 and pregnant women exempted from registration and premium fees.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Hospital has received a GH₵4 million expanded renal care unit featuring six new dialysis machines, equipment and staff training to serve patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. The facility, inaugurated by SHEILD last Tuesday, aims to reduce the burden of travel for patients seeking specialist healthcare in the region.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency plans to deploy personnel to all districts equipped with mobile phones and motorbikes to monitor funeral activities, document suspected corpse abuse, and deter mistreatment. The deployment follows establishment of regional offices and aims to strengthen oversight of the funeral industry and protect corpse dignity.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio has improved from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama's government has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority, viewing preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications as a critical health challenge.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →