WHO Supports Ghana’s Health Reforms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Ghana’s reforms for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
During a courtesy visit to the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, a delegation from the WHO, led by its Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, praised initiatives such as the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the Medical Trust Fund, and the Free Primary Healthcare programme, describing them as critical steps toward reducing the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Drawing lessons from countries like Mauritius, the WHO Regional Director stressed the growing threat of NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and emphasised the importance of early detection through strong primary healthcare systems.
He reasserted WHO Africa’s commitment to providing policy and technical support, including integrating NCD prevention into community-based healthcare, strengthening referral systems, and improving health financing.
The Health Minister, for his part acknowledged WHO’s ongoing partnership and noted the President’s active role in shaping Ghana’s health reforms.
He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to health sovereignty through strong partnerships, emphasising that collaboration is essential for sustainable development.
The Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s intention to lead by example, so that other African countries can adopt its model to strengthen health systems across the continent.
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