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Ghana Health Service, partners meet to strengthen coordination in health sector
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has held its first Strategic Coordination Meeting with development partners to improve collaboration, reduce duplication, and enhance accountability in the country’s health sector.
The meeting focused on ensuring that all partner interventions support Ghana’s national health goals and deliver better results for citizens.
Acting Director-General of the GHS, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, thanked development partners for their continued support in areas such as immunization, malaria control, HIV response, maternal and child health, and health system strengthening.
He, however, expressed concern about recent changes in development partnerships that have shifted focus from GHS-led programmes to separate, fragmented projects.
Dr. Akoriyea warned that such trends could weaken national ownership and sustainability of health initiatives.
He therefore urged partners to improve coordination, harmonize efforts, and align all interventions with Ghana’s health priorities.
Speaking on behalf of the development partners, Dr. Manuel Dewez reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the GHS and improving the country’s health system.
He emphasized the need for better coordination among technical working groups and encouraged more practical engagements that produce measurable results.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
