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Ghana and Germany Force Strategic Health Alliance
The Ministry of Health has engaged with representatives from INZAG Germany and the German Embassy in a strategic meeting aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
The delegation, led by the German Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Müller Manuel, and officials from INZAG, met with the Minister for Health,
Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss key areas of partnership, including infrastructure development and health professional migration pathways.
The meeting highlighted Germany’s growing interest in investing in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure as part of a broader commitment to strengthening health systems across the African continent.
The discussions also focused significantly on Germany’s interest in engaging qualified Ghanaian healthcare professionals through government-to-government cooperation. Both parties explored the possibility of establishing a formal framework that would allow trained Ghanaian medical personnel to access employment opportunities in Germany under ethical and mutually beneficial terms.
Mr. Akandoh emphasized the importance of ensuring that any such migration programme aligns with Ghana’s national workforce planning strategy and includes safeguards to prevent negative impacts on local healthcare delivery.
“This collaboration must be built on reciprocity, skills development, and long-term benefits for both nations,” he stated.
The Minister expressed optimism about future engagements and extended his appreciation to the German government and INZAG for their continued interest in supporting the development of Ghana’s health sector.
Mr. Diogo Serra, the Commercial Director for INZAG, a leading German firm specializing in healthcare construction and systems engineering, reiterated the firm’s readiness to partner with the Ministry of Health to develop sustainable and modern healthcare facilities across the country.
Further technical meetings have been scheduled to develop a comprehensive roadmap for implementation.
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Invest in the welfare of children – UNICEF
The Country Representative for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ghana, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, has urged the government and other stakeholders to invest more in the welfare of children.
He explained that Africa was home to a growing number of children, and by the year 2050, four out of every 10 children in the world will live in Africa.
This, he said, was a major reason why more investments are needed in children’s education, health, nutrition, safety, digital access, and job training.
Mr Khogali said this in a statement copied to The Spectator in Accra on Monday June 16 to commemorate the Day of the African Child.
Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child is celebrated to remember the brave children of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. These children stood up against unfair education and fought for their rights. Today, the day reminds everyone to stand up for the rights and welfare of African children.
Mr. Khogali said, “we must act now so that children would not only survive but grow and succeed. Africa’s future is global, and it begins with the children of today.”
The Country Representative for UNICEF said, in Ghana, children make up about 45 per cent of the country’s population, indicating that the future of Ghana depends heavily on how well children were supported and protected today.
He therefore called on governments, communities, families, and individuals to work together and make sure every child has access to good education, health care, safety, and opportunities.
“Helping children now is the smartest way to build a strong and successful country,” he added.
UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s organisation. It works in over 190 countries to protect children’s rights and ensure that every child has the chance to live, grow, and reach their full potential.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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First Lady, Lordina Mahama address 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai
The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the prestigious 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai.
The programme held at Hilton Hotel was attended by First Ladies from about 15 African and Asian countries.
The First Lady shared insights on strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women, and celebrating the impactful partnership between Ghana and the Merck Foundation over the past 13 years.
Mrs Mahama also underscored the critical role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the “More Than a Mother” campaign, working to break the stigma around infertility and promote gender equality.
At the Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs.Lordina Mahama through her presentation showed video documentary of her varied projects aimed at impacting lives.
The documentary showcased her extensive works in Education, health and other sectors of the country.
This received applauds and commendation from her colleague First Ladies and leadership of Merck Foundation.
Expressing gratitude to the Merck Foundation, she reiterated her and the Lordina Foundation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for enhanced initiatives in health, education, and combating social stigma across Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Dubai
