Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh Archives

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All Upper East districts captured for free primary healthcare rollout – Health Minister

All districts in the Upper East Region have been captured under the first phase of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare ...

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West Africa moves to strengthen cross-border response to health emergencies

Ghana has called for stronger cross-border disease surveillance and regional cooperation as West African countries seek to improve their collective ...

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Global Mercy begins 10-month free surgery mission in Ghana

The world’s largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy, has arrived at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical ...

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SDA offers to help government complete Agenda 111 projects

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has offered to partner the government to complete selected Agenda 111 hospital projects across the ...

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Akandoh caution GHS senior officials against changing approved postings of health professionals

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has warned directors and senior officials within the health sector against altering approved ...

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Health Minister launches free primary healthcare initiative in Ahafo, announces major health investments

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has launched the government's flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Initiative in the Ahafo ...

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Ministry of Health announces recruitment of trained nurses

The Ministry of Health has announced the recruitment of private and public trained nurses who completed their training between 2012 ...

Govt Insists No Change to Doctors’ Postings, Sets December 12 Deadline for Those Yet to Report

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Health Minister Orders 24-Hour OPD Services at Teaching Hospitals, Demands Action on Government Health Agenda

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered all public teaching hospitals to begin operating 24-hour Out-Patient Departments, ...

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GRNMA President Criticises 9% Salary Increase and Demands Stronger Retention Measures at National Conference

Ghana’s ongoing challenges in recruiting, retaining, and effectively deploying nurses and midwives were central topics of discussion at the recent ...