Publications

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

During the moments of childbirth, emergencies can strike without warning. For many women in Ghana, the joy of bringing life into the world can quickly turn into a desperate fight to survive simply because a unit of safe blood is not available. This year’s World Blood Donor Day, under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope: […]

World Environment Day offers an opportunity for organizations and communities to reflect on how the environment is being protected or harmed. The global theme for this year’s commemoration, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” is a fitting focus given the alarming levels of plastic waste choking our oceans, cluttering our communities, and poisoning the environment. While the world […]

Every year on May 28, the global community unites to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) – a pivotal moment to challenge period stigma, promote menstrual health, and uphold the dignity and rights of everyone who menstruates. For the second consecutive year, the theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld” leads the charge. Departing from the tradition […]