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

In coverage

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June 2026
13 JunJoy Online
… Dr Amissah disclosed that the Ministry of Health had provided additional logistics to support implementation, including motorbikes, tricycles, delivery beds, home-visit kits, and equipment for Community Health Officers. …
Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare initiative in Volta Region
12 JunJoy Online
… According to the Ministry of Health, this action was inconsistent with directives previously issued by the President that no patient requiring emergency care should be turned away from a health facility in Ghana. …
Leadership, Accountability, and the KATH CEO suspension: Reflections on Ghana’s healthcare governance
11 JunThe Chronicle
… She noted that President John Dramani Mahama had directed the Ministry of Health to ensure that Ghana remains fully prepared to respond to any potential outbreak. …
Gov’t Activates Surveillance, Isolation Systems to Guard Against Ebola Threat
11 JunDaily Guide
… Mensah, in a key note address drawing on his experience in public health administration, said that the Ministry of Health once considered separate legislative frameworks for traditional medicine and alternative medicine, with draft bills developed to reflect their differing philo …
GAMPA Urges Members To Pursue Excellence
11 JunJoy Online
The Ministry of Health has voiced its support for the conviction of the man found guilty of assaulting a midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic. …
Health Ministry backs conviction of man who assaulted midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic
11 JunJoy Online
… Dr Nawaane said Parliament was prepared to work with the Ministry of Health, professional councils and training institutions to review laws and regulations that hinder workforce distribution and career progression. …
Stakeholders call for stronger health investment
10 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… Addressing participants at the 2026 Annual Health Summit hosted by the Ministry of Health, the Vice President underscored the importance of strengthening Ghana’s health workforce through strategic recruitment, equitable deployment, and improved retention. …
𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 -𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭
9 JunJoy Online
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to healthcare as it participates in the Ministry of Health’s 2026 Annual Health Summit in Accra. …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund highlights role in expanding access to healthcare at 2026 Health Summit
9 JunJoy Online
… faces charges related to alleged corruption in multiple government contracts, including a GH¢125 million contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority and Strategic Mobilisation Limited, the $400 million National Cathedral Project, ambulance procurement for the Ministry of Health …
AG to meet US Justice Department on all pending Ghana-US extradition requests – Kwakye Ofosu
9 JunJoy Online
The Ministry of Health host the 2026 Annual Health Summit, bringing together health professionals, policymakers, development partners, academics and other key stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system. …
Health Ministry to host 2026 Annual Health Summit on workforce resilience and UHC

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 →