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04 Sep 25

Sexual Justice: A Call to Action for Women and Girls

What would it mean to live in a world where everybody, every choice, and every identity is respected without question? For countless women, girls, and young people, that vision is still far from reality. Stigma, restrictive cultural norms, and policy gaps continue to create barriers that deny them access to essential sexual and reproductive health. […]

01 Aug 25

Historical Policy Evolution of Reproductive Health and Postpartum Family Planning in Ghana

This Factsheet outlines the historical evolution of Reproductive Health policies in Ghana. It highlights key milestones and strategic shifts from 1994 to 2023, demonstrating Ghana’s increasing commitment to integrating family planning services, particularly Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP), into its broader reproductive health framework. The evolution showcases progression from initial international commitments to concrete national policies, […]

30 Jul 25

Enhancing Efficiency in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Smarter Use of Resources in Primary Health Care (PHC)

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) remains a national health priority in Ghana. However, many primary health care (PHC) facilities face challenges in resource utilization, compromising service quality and coverage. This policy brief presents evidence from a study of 53 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Greater Accra, assessing their technical efficiency in delivering adolescent […]

22 Jul 25

Inclusive Health Systems: The Case for Women with Disabilities

Globally, over one billion people live with some form of disability, with women comprising nearly half of this population (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). Women with disabilities face a disproportionate burden in accessing health care services, largely due to intersecting factors such as poverty, discrimination, inaccessible infrastructure, and limited availability of tailored health services. The […]

14 Jul 25

From Beneficiary to Change Agent: How Community Empowerment is Transforming Health in Dench, Western North

Introduction This success story highlights the powerful impact of community-led interventions that center health literacy, access, and patient empowerment, particularly in rural and underserved areas. In Dench, a town in the Bodi District of Ghana’s Western North Region, transformation is taking root. A member of the Gender Model Family (GMF) proudly shares how health education […]

12 Jul 25

July is Disability Pride Month: Confronting the Hidden Barriers to Healthcare Access

Every July, the world commemorates Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and humanity of persons with disabilities (PWDs). It is also a time to confront the uncomfortable truths they face daily. One of the most persistent and life-limiting of these challenges is access to quality healthcare. For many Ghanaians living with […]

08 Jul 25

Beyond the Money: Rethinking Incentives for Rural Health Workers in Ghana

Introduction The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, announced the government’s commitment to introduce a 20% increase in the base salary of health service providers who accept postings to work in rural and underserved communities. According to him, this strategy aims at addressing the persistent shortage and uneven distribution of health workers in rural […]

08 Jul 25

Unseen and Underserved: Addressing the Gaps in Adolescent Health Services in Ghana

A Reflection from the Adolescent West Africa Gender Transformative and Responsive Research (AdoWA -GTR) Findings Across Ghana, adolescents are navigating a health system that often fails to meet their most basic emotional and physical needs. While national policies and global commitments affirm the right of every adolescent to health, dignity, and support, the realities on […]

30 Jun 25

Reversing the Cap: How the 2025 Uncapping Could Reinforce Ghana’s Health Financing Framework

Introduction Access to affordable and quality healthcare remains at the heart of Ghana’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Since the creation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2003, the scheme has relied heavily on the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), which contributes nearly 70% of its total funding. However, the 2017 Earmarked […]

29 Jun 25

Period Poverty and the Promise of a Free Sanitary Pad Policy

In many parts of Ghana, the simple act of managing a menstrual period becomes a monthly struggle for countless adolescent girls. Whether in classrooms or at home, the challenge of accessing sanitary pads, safe washrooms, and supportive hygiene infrastructure remains a silent crisis, one that is quietly robbing girls of their dignity, health, and education. […]

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