In Ghana prevention and care services for #HIV & #NCDs are currently provided separately. In this publication on the World Health Organization (WHO) Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs, we have been making a case for integrating NCD & HIV care through implementation research.
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The rollout of the world’s first multivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine in Nigeria is yet another indication of what we can achieve with partnerships. I want to thank the SerumInstituteIndia for this milestone and for the enduring commitment to the health of all in Africa.

These are #dengue symptoms. Seek medical advice if you face these.

It's 6 days until the 1st International Conference on #PENPlus in Africa, #ICPPA2024 .

Join the conversation as we:
✔️Share best practices in NCDs care & management
✔️Explore opportunities to integrate #PENPlus with other regional programmes

Learn more⬇️:
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Day 2 of the malaria vaccine country learning workshop in Ghana is underway.

Today, countries are learning more about monitoring readiness for malaria vaccine introduction, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance application process among others.

Grateful to PATH & partners for the collaboration.
#AMVIRA

Partnerships are key to accelerating progress to #UHC

Today, the Regional Technical Advisor in Global Health from Ambassade de France au Ghana engaged WHO Ghana to explore potential areas of collaboration & cooperation towards Ghana’s agenda to make health services accessible for everyone.

It is day 2 of the malaria vaccine country learning workshop in #Ghana organised by World Health Organization (WHO), PATH & partners.

Today, the Expanded Programme on Immunization of Ghana Health Service has been sharing lessons from Ghana’s malaria vaccine introduction & rollout journey.

#VaccinesWork

‘Leaving no one behind’ is a central premise of the Agenda for Sustainable Development, which recognizes health as a human right. The best way to fulfil this promise is indeed through universal health coverage said Dr Sofonias Getachew at the Ghana Health Service Senior Managers Meeting

Ghana is a shining example in vaccine information and data management.

The ongoing malaria vaccine peer learning workshop in Ghana is affording countries an opportunity to understand how digital technology can be used to improve malaria vaccination data management. #AMVIRA

Today, WHO Ghana and Health Development Partners joined Ghana Health Service Senior Managers Meeting.

This dialogue is an opportunity to explore how to accelerate actions towards #UHC by scaling up the lessons learned from the piloting of the Networks of Practice approach in #Ghana .

Over 2.5 million doses of malaria vaccines have been administered in Ghana since 2019.

Thanks to WHO African Region, PATH & partners, 4 other countries are leveraging Ghana’s experience to prepare for their malaria vaccine rollout.
#EndingDiseasesInAfrica #VaccinesWork #AMVIRA

#HappeningThisWeek

Join WHO Ghana & partners webinar on showcasing #Ghana community-centred approach to operational readiness for public health emergencies.

⏲️13:00–14:15 CEST (Geneva time)
🗓️Thursday 18 April 2024

See details to register⬇️

Ghana Health Service & partners are finalizing the Emergency Preparedness & Response Initiatives Roadmap, an outcome from the Africa CDC & World Health Organization (WHO) scoping mission in 2023.

This Roadmap will help to guide #Ghana ’s implementation of the Strategy for Health Security & Emergencies, 2022-2030.

Exciting news!

WHO Ghana & other members of the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for Immunization endorsed #Ghana 's application for the HPV vaccine

This will ensure vaccine availability to reduce the burden of cervical cancer & associated mortality & to promote public health

Share your experience on testing and self-testing for PrEP! Contribute to the WHO guidance to support PrEP delivery. Read more here: lnkd.in/ebRREeg5

I paid a courtesy call on the ES of the ECA Mr Claver Gatete. During our interaction I expressed World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO)AFRO World Health Organization (WHO)EMRO desire to strengthen the relationship with UNECA as we collectively work with Member States to accelerate progress towards #HealthForAll .

Today, WHO Ghana & health development partners joined Ministry of Health, Ghana 2023 Inter-Agency & Partners End-of Year Meeting.

This is an opportunity for a holistic review of Ghana's health situation, enhance priority settings & harmonization of plans to ensure quality healthcare for all.

'We are committed to the implementation of the Health Sector Medium-Term Development Plan to achieve Ghana’s aspiration towards universal access to health services' said Dr Frank Lule on behalf of Development Partners at Ministry of Health, Ghana 2023 Inter-Agency & Partners End of Year Meeting

This year’s theme advocates for ensuring that everyone, regardless of location, has access to quality healthcare, education, information, clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, adequate housing, fair working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.

Access to health services should be a universal reality, not a privilege.

Health is your fundamental right.

#WorldHealthDay
#MyHealthMyRight