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Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

Also known as: NMIMR

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research — conducts infectious disease training and strengthens outbreak response capacity across West Africa.

2026-05-122026-10-28

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May 2026
29 MayJoy Online
… The directive follows a comprehensive inspection tour of key national response facilities, including the Accra International Airport (AIA) Port Health Unit, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and the Ga East Infectious Disease Centre. …
There should be no mass gathering without a hand-washing station – Health Minister
12 MayJoy Online
… According to him, samples from potential infections could be analysed locally, noting that the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research both possess the capacity to conduct the necessary testing. …
Ghana tightens port surveillance over possible Hantavirus threat

World & Region

Africa launches West Africa research programme for outbreak response

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A new regional initiative connects research institutions across West Africa to strengthen preparedness for public health emergencies and enable faster, more coordinated responses to disease outbreaks such as Ebola, Mpox, Lassa fever and COVID-19. The Africa Research Preparedness Programme for West Africa uses a hub-and-spoke model with the goal of activating clinical research responses within 10 to 15 days of an outbreak.

24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

Africa launches West Africa research programme for outbreak response
A new regional initiative connects research institutions across West Africa to strengthen preparedness for public health emergencies and enable faster, more coordinated responses to disease outbreaks such as Ebola, Mpox, Lassa fever and COVID-19. The Africa Research Preparedness Programme for West Africa uses a hub-and-spoke model with the goal of activating clinical research responses within 10 to 15 days of an outbreak.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Ghana to manufacture tetanus-diphtheria vaccine by 2027
Ghana is expected to produce its first locally manufactured vaccine—a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine—by 2027 through Atlantic Lifesciences Limited, with production supported by a partnership involving local institutions, private manufacturers, and an Indonesian pharmaceutical company. The National Vaccine Institute has completed a technology transfer agreement with Indonesia to reduce Ghana's reliance on imported vaccines.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister says yellow fever outbreak under control in Ghana
The Health Minister reported 450 suspected yellow fever cases across Ghana's 16 regions, with three confirmed in the Upper West Region, and said the government is expanding vaccination to people aged nine months to 60 years in affected areas.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

FAO calls for innovation and technology to boost Ghana's food security
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is urging Ghana to use innovation, research, and technology to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imported commodities like tomatoes and chicken. The FAO representative encouraged young people to develop agricultural solutions and leverage science, technology, and AI to improve local production.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Increased funding needed for Ghana health research capacity
Associate Professor Evelyn Bonnie has called for sustained government investment in health research and human capacity development to help Ghana translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions and retain skilled researchers. She made the remarks at the UGMC Research Symposium, themed "From Bench to Bedside," which seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research and clinical practice.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Ghana, Japan explore cooperation in space science and technology
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata for discussions on international partnerships to support national development, with 2027 marking the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Ghana pilots WHO benchmarking tool for clinical trial systems
Ghana has been selected as one of eight countries worldwide to pilot a WHO benchmarking tool designed to assess and strengthen institutional capacity for conducting high-quality clinical trials. The tool examines seven functional areas across 32 objectives and 112 outcomes, and 13 Ghanaian institutions participated in an assessment exercise.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Mosquito researcher explains importance of resistance monitoring
A scientist who raises and studies mosquitoes explains that understanding their behaviour and insecticide resistance is critical to malaria prevention, since mosquitoes evolve quickly and could render prevention tools ineffective if resistance is not monitored.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 20 August

Ghana activates Ebola surveillance at borders and health facilities
Ghana has stepped up surveillance at points of entry and health facilities amid a surge in Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the country has activated its surveillance systems and is working with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research to strengthen testing and response capacity.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mosquito researcher studies malaria prevention tool effectiveness
A researcher raises and studies mosquitoes to monitor how well malaria prevention tools like insecticide-treated nets perform. In 2024, 282 million people were infected with malaria and 610,000 died globally; 94% of cases and 95% of deaths occurred in Africa, with three-quarters of deaths among children under five.
20 August 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 →

Tuesday 21 July

JICA trains health professionals in biomedical research across Africa
JICA Ghana, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, WHO, and other partners, trained eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management systems. Since its launch in 2019, the Third Country Training Programme has trained 80 biomedical scientists from West Africa, Central Africa, and other African countries to strengthen regional diagnostics and outbreak response.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex under construction
President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences and pledged government support to complete its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and is expected to accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection
President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho and reaffirmed government commitment to completing its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and will accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

Eight African laboratory professionals complete NMIMR infectious disease training
Eight laboratory professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia completed an eight-week JICA-NMIMR training programme in parasitology, virology and bacteriology aimed at strengthening the continent's capacity to detect, diagnose and respond to infectious diseases.
3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 2 July

Newmont donates GH¢290,000 medical equipment to University of Ghana
Newmont has donated medical equipment worth more than GH¢290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen patient care. The donation includes patient monitors, hospital beds, infusion pumps, ECG machines, suction machines and other equipment requested by the facility's Internal Medicine Department.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Newmont donates GHS 290,000 medical equipment to University of Ghana Health Services
Mining company Newmont has donated essential medical equipment valued at over GHS 290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services at Legon, following a request from the Internal Medicine Department to address equipment shortages affecting patient care and workflow efficiency.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

JICA and Noguchi train African health professionals in lab technology
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and Japan International Cooperation Agency are training eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern laboratory technology to combat infectious diseases. The eight-week training combines online modules delivered in April–May 2026 and in-person laboratory sessions at the University of Ghana from June 2026, covering virology, parasitology, bacteriology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Ghana strengthens Ebola response as DRC, Uganda outbreaks surge
Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

Ghana activates national emergency protocols against Ebola
The Ministry of Health has activated strict national emergency health protocols across all 16 regions of Ghana to safeguard against a potential Ebola outbreak, following a ministerial assessment tour of border surveillance, medical isolation systems, and emergency preparedness facilities. The measure follows the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

Health Minister mandates hand-washing stations at all mass gatherings
Ghana's Health Minister has directed that all mass gatherings must have hand-washing facilities as part of strengthening the country's preparedness against Ebola, following inspection tours of key national response facilities. Although Ghana has recorded no confirmed Ebola cases, the Minister emphasised the need for vigilance and ordered enhancements to screening procedures at entry points, including deployment of advanced temperature scanners.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Ghana intensifies port screening against possible Hantavirus spread
The Ghana Health Service has strengthened monitoring at entry points after five passengers on a cruise ship in Cape Verde tested positive for Hantavirus, with three deaths recorded. Although no cases have been detected in Ghana, health authorities have activated emergency response systems and designated treatment centres to detect and manage any suspected infections.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →