Ghana and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have signed a data-sharing agreement through their representatives, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya.
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The agreement was signed during a courtesy call paid by Dr. Jean Kaseya to the Health Minister.
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According to the Health Ministry, the sector minister revealed that his outfit is set to present the Health Security Bill to Cabinet and Parliament for approval.
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"The bill is part of the country’s broader efforts to strengthen national health resilience," the ministry noted.
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Mr Akankoh reiterated Ghana’s commitment to Primary Health Care (PHC), aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He stated that the rollout of free primary health care would serve as a major catalyst in accelerating Ghana’s path toward UHC, thereby eliminating financial barriers.
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The sector minister lauded Africa CDC’s continued support to Ghana, highlighting several key contributions.
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He, however, appealed for sustainable financing models to close the healthcare funding gap, urging African nations to "think outside the box" and take ownership of their health systems.
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“Africa must take its destiny into its own hands,” he stated.
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On his part, Dr. Jean Kaseya bemoaned Africa’s over-reliance on imported medical solutions, stating that "We don’t produce our own vaccines or medicines for diseases like Ebola, Marburg, and cholera. That has to change."
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He urged African nations to move beyond dependence on foreign aid and invest in their medical solutions, stressing the importance of innovation, investment, and strong leadership.
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“When you combine conflict, poor funding, and weak systems, you build the foundation of another pandemic,” he warned. “This is our opportunity to change course.”
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Dr. Kaseya also hinted at an upcoming summit involving 19 heads of state, which will focus on challenges in local pharmaceutical manufacturing and access to health technologies.
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In closing, Dr. Kaseya reaffirmed the shared commitment to continue working together to build a stronger, self-reliant health sector for Ghana and the African continent.
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Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Jean Kaseya, is currently in Ghana on a working visit.
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His visit, according to the Ministry of Health, seeks to strengthen the strategic partnership between the government of Ghana and Africa CDC in the areas of public health security and emergency preparedness.
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On Wednesday, May 14, the ministry received Dr. Jean Kaseya.
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Dr. Kaseya will pay a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama for high-level discussions as part of his official engagements.
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