Ghana News

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, Commonwealth and Development Office (UKFCDO). Together, we are charting a path toward universal health coverage (UHC), ensuring no one is left behind.

Diarrheal diseases remain a leading cause of illness and death among children age under five years in Ghana. Among the causes, rotavirus stands out as the most common agent for severe acute diarrhea. Before the introduction of vaccines in 2012, rotavirus accounted for nearly half of all diarrhea-related hospitalizations in children, severely impacting child survival rates, particularly in low-resource settings.

Communication is at the heart of public health. It bridges the gap between science and society, ensuring that life-saving information reaches those who need it most. In the changing landscape of global public health emergencies, effective Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) have become increasingly recognized as essential for improving personal and public health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated desktop computers and accessories, valued at GHS 401,051.00 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) to boost the monitoring and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension.