Wed, 06 May 2026 Health

Government committed to improving basic healthcare - Health Minister

By Grace Acheampong, ISD || contributor

The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed the government's continued efforts to improve basic healthcare, reduce financial barriers, and strengthen infrastructure, staff capacity, and disease-prevention systems in the country.

He stated this during the launch of the Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy organised by the Ministry of Health (MOH), in partnership with the World Bank Group, yesterday in Accra.

He said the programme is organised to drive a new era of stronger, more resilient healthcare systems across West and Central Africa.

The launch was themed “Fit to Prosper.” The initiative targets critical challenges, including infectious diseases, malnutrition, and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, while positioning health as a key engine of economic growth.

He called for urgent and coordinated action across the region, stressing that health challenges are interconnected and demand collective solutions.

He noted that no country can achieve meaningful development without a strong and reliable health system.

Mr Robert R Taliercio, World Bank Division Director, commended Ghana’s leadership and longstanding partnership with the Bank, adding that the country’s progress in improving health outcomes demonstrates what sustained investment and strong policy direction can achieve.

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