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.
The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of the recruitment process for the 36th batch of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed their housemanship and have been duly verified by the Medical and Dental Council. …
… llingness to rise to what the moment demands, even where no established precedent exists,” the statement said. “Ghana is watching; let us be found worthy of the trust placed in us.” GAPHTO also reaffirmed its readiness to work with the Ghana Health Service, the Ministry of Health …
… On the Free Primary Healthcare Framework, the Regional Minister called on PSGH to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to lead public education and ensure that citizens, especially in underserved communities, are aware of and can access the services. …
… Some Members and Executives in a group picture Alhaji Shamsudeen Muhammed, National President of HASAG, said the association represents all accountants and internal auditors under the Ministry of Health and its agencies. …
… They maintained that the Goaso Municipal Hospital urgently requires improved logistics and infrastructure to enhance the quality of healthcare services and called on the Ministry of Health to prioritise the facility. …
… While commending the Ministry of the Interior for its early public risk communication during the recent floods, as well as emergency response efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ministry of Health, the GMA called for a stronger and more co …
… The Administrator disclosed that the Medicines List was developed from the revised national Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for cancers in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, ensuring that every medicine covered by the Fund is supported by …
… It therefore called on the Government, the Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), healthcare providers, development partners, corporate organisations and the general public to strengthen support for people living with sickle cell disease during the ra …
… She added that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the government has renewed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare through the Free Primary Healthcare programme, with CHAG expected to play a central role alongside the Ministry of Health, the Ghana …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.