The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a comprehensive reshuffling of its Regional Health Directors, aimed at enhancing healthcare service delivery across the country.

The reassignments, which take effect on April 14, 2025, are part of broader efforts to strengthen leadership within the health sector and align with the GHS' strategic objectives.

The new appointments will see experienced health professionals taking on new roles across various regions and at the GHS headquarters. Notable among the changes is Dr. Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng, who transitions from his role as Upper East Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) to serve as the Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PPMED) at the GHS headquarters.

Additionally, Dr. Kennedy T.C. Brightson, formerly the Medical Superintendent at Shai-Osudoku Municipal Hospital, assumes the role of Acting Director of Family Health at the GHS headquarters, while Dr. Abdulai Abukari, previously the Northern Region’s RDHS, takes up a new position as Director of Special Duties at the headquarters.

Several Regional Health Directors have also been reassigned to new regions. Dr. Alberta Adjebeng Biritwum-Nyarko (Mrs.), who previously served at the PPMED division, will now lead as RDHS for the Central Region. Meanwhile, Dr. Marion Okoh-Owusu, formerly with the Family Health Division at the headquarters, has been appointed RDHS for Bono East.

Other notable reassignments include:

Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakari, formerly RDHS for North East, now heading the Upper East Region.

Dr. Damien Punguyire, previously in charge of the Upper West Region, moving to the Eastern Region.

Dr. Josephat Ana-Imwine Nyuzaghi, transitioning from the Savannah Region to Upper West as RDHS.

Dr. Emmanuel Atsu Dodor, shifting from Ahafo to Volta Region as RDHS.

Dr. Akosua A. Owusu-Sarpong (Mrs.), moving from Greater Accra to Ahafo as RDHS.

Dr. Chrysantus Kubio, taking over the Bono East RDHS role after serving in the Volta Region.

Dr. Paulina Clara Appiah, relocating from Bono East to Western North as RDHS.

Dr. Godfred Kwabena Sarpong, moving from Western North to the Northern Region.

Dr. John Ekow Otoo, formerly Medical Director at Upper West Regional Hospital, now RDHS for North East.

Dr. Robert Amesiya, stepping in as Acting Regional Director for Greater Accra after serving as RDHS for Savannah.

The GHS has emphasized that these leadership changes are crucial in ensuring efficient healthcare administration and addressing evolving health challenges nationwide.