Ghana and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have agreed to deepen co-operation to strengthen the country’s health system and advance Africa’s health sovereignty agenda.
This follows a two-day visit by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohammed Janabi, who held high-level meetings with President John Dramani Mahama, the Health Minister, and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority from January 2026, 26 to 27.
During the meetings, both sides committed to aligning WHO’s technical support with Ghana’s Accra Reset Initiative, which prioritises national ownership of health policies while encouraging partners to work within country-defined priorities. Key areas of focus included universal health coverage, sustainable health financing, and reforms to improve access to primary healthcare, including support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) and the Free Primary Health Care Initiative.
Janabi highlighted WHO’s ongoing commitment to helping Ghana and other African countries build resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems. He also highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in innovative financing, workforce development, and health system transformation.
Mahama welcomed WHO’s continued partnership, describing the collaboration as a critical step towards ensuring that Ghana can lead the way in health sovereignty on the continent, while improving outcomes for citizens across the country.
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