Ministry of Health

Also known as: Ministry of Health Ghana · the Ministry of Health Ghana · MOH · Ministry of Health report · Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana

Government agency overseeing healthcare policy, institutional governance, and disease elimination initiatives including viral hepatitis and primary healthcare expansion in Ghana.

2026-04-272026-08-02

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July 2026
9 JulJoy Online
… According to him, it marks a broader effort to reorganise Ghana’s health system to respond to the growing burden of cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases with timely diagnosis, specialised treatment and sustainable financing. “For the Ministry of Health, today is imp …
New Korle Bu cath lab to boost specialist heart and stroke care, reduce overseas referrals – Health Minister
9 JulJoy Online
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has attributed the delay in commissioning the Weija Paediatric Hospital to the contractor’s failure to complete outstanding works and formally hand over the facility to the Ministry of Health. …
Contractor delaying Weija Paediatric Hospital handover, not government – Health Minister
8 JulJoy Online
… The Health Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service and other stakeholders, is stepping up public education on the dangers associated with the misuse of illicit opioids, including tapentadol. …
Tapentadol ‘red’ not approved for medical use in Ghana; sale and possession illegal – Health Minister
8 JulJoy Online
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said the long-awaited opening of the 120-bed Children’s Specialist Hospital at Weija has been delayed because the contractor has yet to officially hand over the completed facility to the Ministry of Health. …
Health Minister blames contractor for delay in opening Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital
8 JulJoy Online
… The Minister’s explanation comes about two months after the Ministry of Health indicated that the Children’s Specialist Hospital would become operational within weeks. …
Weija Children’s Hospital ready to open once contractor completes handover – Health Minister
8 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… It noted that the directive, announced by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2026 State of the Nation Address, has been reinforced by the Ministry of Health. …
Korle Bu seeks clarification from Mzbel over claims of patient death linked to bed shortage
8 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Dr Owusu said the Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), was mapping a national referral network to guide emergency medical technicians (EMTs) on the most appropriate facilities for different cases. …
NAS to roll out pre-notification, referral system for emergency care
7 JulJoy Online
… The Deputy Minister’s visit is part of the Ministry of Health’s broader efforts to accelerate progress in reducing maternal mortality and improving healthcare delivery across the country.
Deputy Health Minister engages Northern health directors to reduce maternal mortality
7 JulDaily Guide
… The delegation included representatives of the Ministry of Health led by Dr. Hafiz Adams, as well as the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, and the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, who represented Ghana’s 16 Regional Ministers at the engagement. …
‘Mahama Cares’ Seeks Chiefs’ Support
7 JulJoy Online
… It recorded GH¢29.3 million in irregularities relating to loans and advances, including GH¢10.7 million owed by 596 employees of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service under the Vehicle Hire-Purchase Scheme. …
MDA financial irregularities surge 156% to GH¢5.27bn in 2025 — Auditor-General

Society

GHS and ISCC sign five-year agreement on sickle cell disease

The News

The Ghana Health Service and the International Sickle Cell Centre have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Ghana's national response to sickle cell disease through coordinated action across education, screening, comprehensive care, research, policy and health systems strengthening. Sickle cell disease is Ghana's most common inherited blood disorder, with approximately 18,000 babies born with the condition each year and approximately one in four Ghanaians carrying the sickle cell or haemoglobin C trait.

30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

GHS and ISCC sign five-year agreement on sickle cell disease
The Ghana Health Service and the International Sickle Cell Centre have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Ghana's national response to sickle cell disease through coordinated action across education, screening, comprehensive care, research, policy and health systems strengthening. Sickle cell disease is Ghana's most common inherited blood disorder, with approximately 18,000 babies born with the condition each year and approximately one in four Ghanaians carrying the sickle cell or haemoglobin C trait.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ministry of Health closes Techiman Krobo nursing college temporarily
The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College in Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and breakdown in discipline. The temporary closure, intended to restore calm and protect lives and property, takes effect immediately and remains in force until further notice.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana should adopt mandatory DNA testing at birth
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a national policy making DNA testing mandatory for all newborns, framed as a public health intervention to identify genetic risks, hereditary diseases, and enable early preventive care and treatment, subject to ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Nursing Council awaits committee report to sanction nurses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council says it cannot begin disciplinary proceedings against nurses implicated in Charles Amissah's death until it receives the official report from the investigating committee. The Registrar stated the Council received only a directive from the Ministry of Health but not the committee's findings needed to initiate discipline.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ministry inaugurates hepatitis technical group targeting 2030 elimination
Ghana's Ministry of Health has launched a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, as part of World Hepatitis Day 2026 activities. The initiative aims to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, treatment and awareness, with health authorities estimating the disease affects about 10 per cent of Ghana's population.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Ministry appoints Okyeame Kwame hepatitis ambassador
Ghana's Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service have appointed musician Okyeame Kwame as National Hepatitis Ambassador and launched a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group as part of efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. The government plans to scale up interventions including nationwide rollout of Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine and encourage regular screening.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abuakwa South MP questions missing hospital project updates
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, an MP on Parliament's Health Committee, has criticised the government for failing to provide updates on major healthcare infrastructure projects in the Mid-Year Budget Review, including three regional hospitals, new hospitals at Bole and Sampa, and 10 Agenda 111 hospitals promised in the 2026 Budget.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GHS reports three million hepatitis B cases in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service disclosed at World Hepatitis Day 2026 commemoration that approximately three million people are infected with Hepatitis B and 500,000 with Hepatitis C in the country, with about 21,000 new infections occurring annually. In 2024, Hepatitis B and C caused an estimated over 3 million deaths worldwide, more than tuberculosis or malaria, with Ghana recording 15,442 deaths from Hepatitis B and 2,004 from Hepatitis C.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →

Tuesday 28 July

Ibrahim Mahama finances evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa
Ibrahim Mahama has committed resources to support the second phase evacuation of an estimated 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government had earlier evacuated 926 citizens and provided each returnee with GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transportation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Ghana records highest hepatitis B rates amid national control efforts
More than three million Ghanaians are living with hepatitis B and 500,000 with hepatitis C, with over 10,000 new hepatitis infections recorded annually. Northern Ghana carries the highest burden of hepatitis B, with prevalence rates ranging from 12–15 per cent in parts of the region and the Savannah Region recording the highest at 22.7 per cent, while the Health Ministry strengthens elimination efforts including hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NUGS demands investigation into police assault on nursing students
The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the alleged physical assault of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College students by Ghana Police during a campus demonstration on July 27, 2026, where trainees protested deteriorating welfare conditions including poor feeding and sanitary issues.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana hosts 28th AMCOA health regulators conference in 2026
Ghana will host the 28th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa from August 24 to 27, 2026, bringing together more than 300 health regulators, policymakers and medical professionals from across Africa to discuss responsive regulation for safer communities and better health outcomes.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

Gender Ministry launches committee to review National Ageing Policy
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated a National Technical Committee on Ageing to review and update the National Ageing Policy in response to the country's changing demographic profile. The committee comprises representatives from key institutions including Health, the National Population Council, Ghana Statistical Service, and the Attorney-General's Department.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama commits to university access regardless of cost
President Mahama assured that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, and pledged that no capable Ghanaian will be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints. He highlighted the "NoFeeStress" initiative to support first-year students.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama pledges transfer of UGMC to University of Ghana
President Mahama assured the University of Ghana that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, following a committee's submission of its report. He said the next step is the presentation of a transition roadmap for execution, and pledged the government's commitment to the centre serving as a hub for teaching, research, specialist training, and healthcare delivery.
27 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 →

Friday 24 July

Experts call for unified herbal medicine standards in Ghana
Herbal medicine experts have urged the government to establish a single national standard for herbal medicines and review the implementation of Ghana's Essential Herbal Medicines List, citing inconsistencies in regulation and procurement that are hindering industry growth. The General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations called for the Ghana Standards Authority to develop uniform standards to be adopted by the FDA, the Traditional Medicine Practice Council, and industry players.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Government rolls out free primary healthcare in 150 underserved districts
Ghana's government has launched the first phase of its Free Primary Healthcare Policy, targeting 150 underserved districts, and has distributed over 24,000 pieces of medical equipment to health facilities nationwide. The initiative includes deployment of motorbikes and tricycles for hard-to-reach areas, expanded disease screening, and establishment of new health posts and kiosks to improve healthcare access in rural and peri-urban communities.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
HCOWAA launches China-West Africa health summit in Accra
The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) and Ghana Health Service have officially launched the 3rd edition of the China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry & AI Diagnosis and Project Cooperation Summit & Expo 2026, aiming to advance healthcare through innovation and strategic partnerships focusing on artificial intelligence, medical technology, and hospital development.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 21 July

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 →

Monday 20 July

Ghana's unregulated beauty industry drives health crisis
Ghana's expanding beauty clinics and spas, which proliferate across major cities, offer cosmetic procedures including skin-lightening and body enhancement, but weak regulatory oversight by the FDA and HeFRA allows untrained practitioners to administer injectables and invasive procedures, experts warn this is fuelling rising rates of cancer, kidney disease, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Council strengthens regulation of massage therapy sector
Ghana's Traditional Medicine Practice Council is intensifying efforts to regulate the massage therapy industry by introducing stricter enforcement, continuous professional training, and a national register of certified practitioners, citing risks posed by unqualified practitioners to public health.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Better coordination can end Ghana's no-bed syndrome
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister told Parliament that "no-bed syndrome" in hospitals is not due to inadequate infrastructure but rather to poor management and coordination of available beds. With national hospital bed occupancy at about 60 per cent, she argued that establishing an integrated bed management system with real-time information on bed availability would allow ambulance services and emergency teams to identify and transport patients to facilities with required capacity.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Deputy Health Minister calls for merit-based health training admissions
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for transparent, fair and merit-based admissions into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the quality of healthcare delivery depends on the calibre of students admitted. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, she outlined reforms including timely trainee allowances, PhD scholarships for 30 health tutors, specialist nursing programmes, and improved admissions processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Health Minister calls for merit-based health training admissions
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for transparent, fair and merit-based admissions into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the calibre of students admitted affects healthcare delivery quality. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, she outlined various Ministry of Health reforms including timely trainee allowances, funded PhD scholarships for 30 health tutors, specialist nursing programmes, and improved admissions processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Weija Children's Hospital to open after EOCO brokers handover deal
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has facilitated an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for the immediate handover of the completed Weija Children's Hospital, allowing it to begin providing specialised healthcare services despite unresolved disputes over unpaid contractor claims and procurement concerns. Investigations into allegations of procurement breaches and financial impropriety remain ongoing.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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

PAC Vice Chairman calls for salary harmonisation of Allied Health Professionals
Davis Ansah Opoku, Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, has urged the government to address salary disparities, career progression and conditions of service for Allied Health Professionals including Medical Laboratory Scientists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists, arguing their welfare is critical to improving healthcare delivery.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →