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Five years after the World Health Organization recommended widespread use of the first malaria vaccine, Ghana's experience shows the promise of childhood vaccination — and the challenge of sustaining ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Strengthening Health Systems in Ghana: WHO and UKFCDO Partnership Visits Volta Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) thrives on partnerships to transform health systems and deliver life-saving services. In Ghana, one such impactful alliance is with the United Kingdom Foreign, ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Volta health officials intensify mpox, HPV vaccination awareness at RCCE meeting
Ho (V/R), April 16, GNA – Health authorities in the Volta Region have intensified public education on Mpox and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, urging residents to adopt preventive health ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Cured but Not Free: Leprosy Survivors in Ghana Still Face Supernatural Fear and Hidden Fees
A qualitative study of persons cured of leprosy in Ghana's Godokpe community reveals persistent supernatural beliefs, uneven stigma reduction, pluralistic health-seeking, and informal charges for ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Volta Health Directorate targets unvaccinated girls in new HPV campaign
The Volta Regional Health Directorate has urged parents, caregivers, religious leaders and other stakeholders to support the 2026 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Free Primary Healthcare to strengthen Ghana’s health system — GHS Director-General
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has said the implementation of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme presents an important opportunity to strengthen ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Mental health nurse wins Volta best health worker award
Mr Christian Vorlato, a mental health nurse from Anyanui in the Anloga District, has been adjudged the Overall Best Health Worker in the Volta Region for his outstanding contribution to ...
News Ghana » Volta » Health: Strengthening Health Systems in Ghana: WHO and UKFCDO Partnership Visits Volta Region
As part of monitoring progress under this initiative, WHO, UKFCDO and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) embarked on a regional tour, starting with the Volta Region. The visit aims to validate ongoing ...