Also known as: Dr Sennen Hounton · Regional Director · Dr Hounton · Alberta Biritwum-Nyarko · Dr. Mrs. Alberta Biritwum-Nyarko · Dr. Biritwum-Nyarko
Regional Director of UNFPA for West and Central Africa, visiting Ghana for AU Health Summit and maternal health advocacy.
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Central Regional Health Director urges heightened Ebola surveillance as supportive visits continueJoy Online
Ghana’s hard-won progress in maternal health could stall unless deliberate incentives are introduced to retain health workers in remote parts of the country, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Sennen Hounton, has wa …
Ghana’s maternal health success story at risk without rural incentives – UNFPAJoy Online
… Speaking in Accra on Monday, 14th September, at the national launch of the Presidential Initiative on maternal health emergency response, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, described the situation as a crisis that goes largely unnoticed. …
UNFPA calls for presidential intervention as maternal deaths reach crisis levelsJoy Online
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has pledged to promote UNFPA Ghana’s youth development programme, popularly known as Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme (YoLe), across Africa. …
Dr Hounton lauds UNFPA Ghana’s YoLe initiative, commits to promoting it beyond AfricaJoy Online
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has praised Ghana’s National Service model, describing it as a comprehensive youth development programme that could serve as a model for other African countries. …
West, Central Africa UNFPA Director describes Ghana’s National Service model as a blueprint for AfricaThe Ghanaian Times
… The West and Central Africa Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Sennen Hounton, said although abstinence remained an important message to promote, the reality that many adolescents were sexually active and needed protection must not be ignored. …
Equip girls with reproductive health knowledge – UNFPAJoy Online
… The Regional Director of UNFPA for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, said governments must accelerate efforts to collect and use detailed population data to ensure that development interventions reach people who are often left behind. …
UNFPA to use census data to help African governments tackle health inequalities – Dr Sennen HountonJoy Online
The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has called on African governments to increase domestic investment in healthcare, warning that inadequate and unsustainable financing remains a major obstacle to end …
Africa must increase domestic health financing to end preventable maternal deaths – UNFPAJoy Online
The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable adolescents in Ghana through programmes aimed at improving the lives of adolescent girls, boys …
West and Central Africa UNFPA Director pledges continued support for adolescent empowerment programme in GhanaJoy Online
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has arrived in Ghana to embark on a five-day official visit to the country from 19 to 23 July 2026. …
UNFPA Regional Director begins five-day visit to Ghana ahead of AU Health SummitThe Central Regional Director of Health Services has called on health workers to heighten Ebola surveillance, strengthen preparedness and remain vigilant, citing the reported outbreak in Nigeria as a wake-up call for Ghana's Central Region.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Central Regional Director of Health Services has called on health workers to heighten Ebola surveillance, strengthen preparedness and remain vigilant, citing the reported outbreak in Nigeria as a wake-up call for Ghana's Central Region.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa has warned that Ghana's progress in reducing maternal deaths could stall without deliberate incentives to retain health workers in remote areas, noting that medical professionals are reluctant to accept postings outside the capital.
14 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 →
The UN Population Fund's Regional Director for West and Central Africa pledged to promote UNFPA Ghana's Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme (YoLe) across Africa, describing it as a unique comprehensive model combining youth leadership development, national service, and academic advancement that sets it apart from similar initiatives on the continent.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa has described Ghana's National Service model as a comprehensive youth development programme that combines national service, academic development, and skills advancement, and could serve as a model for other African countries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The West and Central Africa Regional Director of UNFPA urged parents and caregivers to provide adolescent girls with comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education to protect them from unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths, noting that more than 30 per cent of maternal mortality in the region is among adolescent girls and is preventable.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The UNFPA Regional Director says improved data systems and modern census methods will help African governments identify underserved communities and address persistent healthcare access inequalities. He noted that 22 of 23 countries in the region will have conducted geo-referenced modern censuses by next year, enabling governments to target interventions more effectively.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa has urged African governments to boost domestic investment in healthcare to end preventable maternal deaths, citing inadequate financing and unequal access to quality care in rural areas as key obstacles.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund for West and Central Africa reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting vulnerable adolescents in Ghana through programmes aimed at improving the lives of adolescent girls, boys and young women, during a visit to Ussher Hospital where he observed vocational skills training.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has arrived in Ghana for a five-day official visit (19–23 July 2026) combining bilateral engagements with participation in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration on reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment and universal health coverage.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →