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11/07/2026

“The only way to beat this outbreak is through close partnership, working together under the leadership of the affected countries in one coordinated effort, guided by a simple principle: one plan, one budget, one team,” Dr. Tedros said.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a US$518 million continental preparedness and respon…

19/02/2026

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The GRAFT Foundation is offering FREE life-changing surgeries for children and adults in need through the GRAFT Hope Project.

🗓 26th Feb – 8th March 2026

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14/02/2026

UGMC: Transition Committee presents report on UGMC transfer to University of Ghana [and] A historical overview of the Center, from planning to Commissioning

https://ghanahealthnest.com/ugmc-transition-committee-presents-report-on-ugmc-transfer-to-university-of-ghana/?fbclid=IwVERFWAP9Y0VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEekFaPNHxGiEIYUgedPSEwIoMz26uAbdGAOjF0EXXsH4tM5oKyqBrQtrres04_aem_4g3sUzQ57HOKrkQpVgu2-A

President John Mahama has received the report of a Transition Committee set up to guide the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of H…

14/02/2026

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push to expand access to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services among students in tertiary institutions.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push …

14/02/2026

Ghanaian pharmacist and regulator Delese Mimi Darko has been named in the 2026 TIMEHealth 100 list under the Titan category, in recognition of her leadership in establishing a continental medicines regulatory body for Africa.

The citation commends her role in building the African Medicines Agency, a specialised agency of the African Uniondesigned to harmonise the approval and oversight of medicines and vaccines across member states. https://ghanahealthnest.com/ghanaian-pharmacist-delese-mimi-darko-named-in-the-2026-timehealth-100/

14/02/2026

Ghana has launched a Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization as the country prepares for full domestic financing of its national immunisation programme by 2029. The Caucus is intended to strengthen parliamentary leadership, oversight, and accountability in vaccine financing and delivery.

The initiative places immunisation more firmly within the country’s legislative and policy framework, with lawmakers expected to support sustained attention to child health and disease prevention.

Ghana has launched a Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization as the country prepares for full domestic financing of its national immunisation programme by 2029. The Caucus is intended to strengthen …

04/02/2026

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared an end to its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after completing enhanced surveillance and the mandatory 42-day follow-up period with no new confirmed cases reported.

The outbreak was first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region and was contained in less than three months through a swift, coordinated national response supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared an end to its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after completing enhanced surveillance and the mandatory 42-day follow-up period …

04/02/2026

Call for Applications: Medical Professionals Needed for Hajj 2026 Medical Team.

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially opened its online recruitment portal for qualified medical personnel interested in serving on the Hajj 2026 Medical Team.

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially opened its online recruitment portal for qualified medical personnel interested in serving on the Hajj 2026 Medical Team. The announcement…