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21 Nov 22

Prioritize Universal Access to Contraceptive Information and Services to Achieve UHC in Ghana

Access and uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services such as the use of contraception for men, women, and adolescents is considered a fundamental human right. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Family planning (FP) as “the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and […]

11 Oct 22

Make Mental Health and Wellbeing a Global Priority

Mental health is an integral component of each life stage from childhood through adulthood. It is a state of mental wellbeing that enables people to thrive, cope with stress, connect with others and contribute meaningfully to the community. The interlinkages between mental health and other health components are well documented. It is a complex continuum characterized by […]

07 Oct 22

ARHR Holds Stakeholder’s Consultative Meeting to Disseminate Findings of a GHS Assessment

ARHR, in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Wednesday, October 5, held a consultative meeting in Accra with state actors from the Western, Greater Accra, and Volta Regions to disseminate findings of a GHS’s Frontline Health Service second round assessment; to discuss and find solutions to identified priority gaps in the study. The […]

29 Sep 22

Breaking Myths and Misconceptions to Improve Family Planning Uptake; Dr. Yaa Saarrah Adu-Gyamfi’s Perspective

It has been more than five decades since the National Family Planning Programme, which seeks to assist couples and individuals of all ages to achieve their reproductive goals and improve their general reproductive health was established. Although the country has made progress, including the integration of family planning in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme benefits […]

09 Sep 22

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25 Aug 22

Make GESI central to the delivery of CHPS and NHIS services to achieve UHC

Ghana’s Health Sector has had a gender policy since 2009 and both the NHIS and CHPS initiatives commit to improving maternal, child, adolescent, and reproductive health care. The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) are two critical instruments in Ghana being used as a vehicle to achieve Universal health Care […]

16 Aug 22

Health Systems Strengthening towards Universal Health Coverage

Introduction The recent series of unprecedented overlapping health crises is a reminder of the need for nations to build resilient health systems. As emerging global pandemics continue to have substantial impact on health systems’ ability to provide essential health services, countries must re-strategize their technical actions, investments, monitoring approaches and innovations for developing and sustaining […]

12 Aug 22

Creating a World for all Ages—Addressing Ageism in Healthcare Delivery

The theme for this year’s International Youth Day, 2022, “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” necessitate a revisit to what has been described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “an insidious and often unaddressed issue in health”—Ageism. What is Ageism? Ageism is a systemic form of discrimination that targets members of a […]

11 Aug 22

Ghana: Accessing Essential Health Services in Calm and in Crisis

Ghana’s health sector is one of the most invested, yet criticized sectors in the country. It remains a key indicator used by the citizenry in assessing governments’ performance. In spite of the significant investment and global commitments made by governments, past and present, to ensure improved healthcare and resource availability, the country’s healthcare system is […]

03 Aug 22

PHCPI Congratulates 13 PHC Advocacy Micro-Grant Awardees

At this critical moment for health systems everywhere, the PHCPI Secretariat is thrilled to award micro-grants to 13 organizations who are leading critical work to drive greater action, investment, accountability and improvement for strong primary health care in 2022. These 13 organizations were selected for PHC advocacy micro-grants out of more than 200+ impressive applications, and […]