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3 International organisations sign MoU to improve Ghana’s healthcare service
Three International organisations has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve Ghana’s primary healthcare, and strengthen global health security defenses against current and future pandemic threats.
The organisations which are the Korea International Corporation Agency(KOICA), Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will leverage their individual expertise and resources to support three key health priorities in Ghana.
The priorities areas are primary healthcare, heath governance at the sub-national level and global health security.
The Countries Representative of KOICA, Mr Seungmin Oh, Mr Suzuki Momoko of JICA, and Madam Grace Lang of USAID signed on behalf of their organisations to affirm their commitment to the agreement.
Present at the ceremony yesterday in Accra, was the South Korea Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Lim Jung-Taek, Japan Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Mochizuki Hisanobu, and U.S Ambassador, Virginia Palmer who signed the certification for the commencement of the MOU.
Per the MOU, USAID plan to invest up to 135 United State dollars through 2027, subject to approval, KOICA is also estimated approximately 23 million dollars while JICA invest it’s technical and financial resources .
Mr Jung-Taek said the significance of the MOU cannot be overated as it represent a powerful testament to the spirit of cooperation and solidarity that bind their nations.
He added that, the agreement underscores their collective determination to safeguard the health and well-being of Ghanaian, as the globe emerged from the challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic.
” We are actually aware of the importance of the resilient health systems. While we may be witnessing some progress in overcoming this global crisis,” he said.
According to him, “We must not forget the lessons it taught us, as the pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the healthcare infrastructure, and it is our duty to bolster our defenses against current and future pandemic.”
Mr Jung-Taek said, Korea reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting Ghana in achieving Universal Health Coverage and strengthening health security, saying ” we will work hand in hand with our esteemed partners to improve primary healthcare service, to ensure healthcare service are easily accessible.”
Madam Palmer added that, the United State is committed to working with global partners to invest in primary healthcare and global health security, stressing ” no country can afford to stand alone during a pandemic.”
She said COVID-19 has shown the world the power of strategic partnership with allies, to build a healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous world.
Mr Hisanobu noted that, the MoU was the first of its kind between all the parties, aimed to contributes to the achievement of universal coverage in Ghana with USAID and KOICA.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Gifty Naa Ayeley Mensah said, the collaboration deepens the health sector support and partnership with USAID, JICA and KOICA, as it would contribute to achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2023.
She said despite the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, significant progress has been made in the health sector, saying ” the National Health Insurance Scheme increased from 42 per cent into 2020 to 57 per cent in 2022.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
