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In the serene community of Ho-Dome in Ghana’s Volta Region lives 20-year-old Pamela—a young woman with a radiant smile, a soft voice, and quiet strength. Pamela also lives with a physical disability (Osteogenesis imperfecta also known as brittle bone disease, a genetic disorder characterized by bones that are weak and break easily), but for most of her life, that has not defined her.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children worldwide. Each year, an estimated 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer—but where a child lives too often determines whether they survive. While the survival of children with cancer in high-income countries (HIC) is more than 80%, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the chance of survival drops to just 20–30%. 

As 2025 unfolds with new leadership across several government institutions, WHO Ghana remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with both development and government partners. These collaborations are crucial to advancing Ghana’s health agenda, improving healthcare delivery, and achieving sustainable progress in health outcomes.

Ghana has been battling an outbreak of Mpox since May 2025. As of 1 September, the country has recorded 494 confirmed cases across 94 districts in all 16 regions, with one fatality. The outbreak has been particularly severe in the Western, Western North, and Greater Accra Regions, which together account for 87% of all confirmed cases.

In the farming community of Aframso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, the sound of rain beating against the earth is a constant rhythm of life. But this October, as torrential rains swelled the Afram River and washed away the only bridge connecting the health center and some communities, two nurses — Patrick and Abigail — found themselves confronting more than just bad weather.

The African Region faces over 100 health emergencies annually, stretching health systems to their limits and threatening millions of lives. From devastating disease outbreaks to complex humanitarian crises, these emergencies disrupt progress and deepen vulnerabilities.

In many parts of Ghana, especially in underserved regions, the decision to start a family—or delay one—still hinges more on access than on choice. While awareness of family planning has grown in recent years, the availability of skilled providers remains a pressing issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 218 million women in low- and middle-income countries want to avoid pregnancy but are not using a modern method of contraception.

The 2023 floods caused by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam devastated communities in the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra Regions. As the floodwaters receded, it became painfully clear that the response to the disaster had been fragmented, with multiple agencies working in silos. While there was a strong initial mobilization of efforts, the lack of coordination between these agencies hampered the overall effectiveness of the response.

“I came here with severe diarrhea and vomiting and was told I had cholera. I was very weak but was quickly put on treatment by the doctors and nurses, and now I am well enough to go back home”, said Yaa, her voice soft but filled with gratitude.