The Ministry of Health Ghana has joined the global community to mark World Health Day 2026, calling for science-driven decision-making and stronger cross-sector collaboration.
In a statement on behalf of the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science” was highlighted as a reflection of Ghana’s commitment to using data, research, and partnerships to improve health outcomes.
The Ministry outlined key interventions, including real-time disease surveillance, strengthened laboratory systems, and targeted measures to address infectious diseases, non-communicable conditions, and antimicrobial resistance.
Ghana’s adoption of the One Health approach—which integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems—was also emphasised as a critical strategy for managing threats such as zoonotic diseases, while advancing policies on nutrition, food safety, and environmental health.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Fiona Braka of the World Health Organization noted that Ghana’s progress in areas such as immunisation and outbreak response has been driven by science and collective action. She cautioned, however, that emerging threats, climate risks, and system gaps require sustained investment in research, innovation, and equitable access to healthcare, urging united action to build a more resilient health system.
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