In Ghana, many women have encountered sexual harassment. One in three has faced physical or sexual violence, mostly perpetrated by intimate partners. Violence against women and girls stands as one of the most widespread and systematic human rights violations globally, and Ghana is no exception. Incidence of gender-based violence is …
Read More »A/R: Health Systems Innovation Project Launched in Kumasi to Tackle Maternal Mortality.
In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare in the Ashanti Region, the Health Systems Innovation Project was officially launched on November 29, 2023, in Kumasi, the regional capital. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, is set to revolutionize health systems, particularly in the realm of Reproductive, Maternal, …
Read More »A/R: Health Directorate Equips Health Promotion Officers To Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts.
In a significant stride towards combating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, with vital support and funding with UNICEF, has taken a proactive step by providing training and support to Health Promotion Officers on demand generation for COVID-19 vaccines within the routine immunization service delivery in the …
Read More »A/R: Young People Advised To Utilize And Access Good Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs.
In an effort to address the crucial sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in Ghana, the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Unit of the UNICEF Ghana Office has joined forces with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to implement a groundbreaking project. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance access …
Read More »Religious leaders in the Ashanti Region have pledged support for the mass Covid-19 vaccination exercise ahead the festivities.
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate part of measures to prevent Covid-19 infections from increasing in Ashanti Region during the Christmas season, have met the various religious leaders in the region on 15th December, 2022, and discussions on how to extend Covid-19 vaccination coverage have been held during the 5th Covid-19 …
Read More »Global Handwashing Day: GHS With Funding Support From UNICEF Has Equipped 16 Basic Schools In The Ashanti Region.
Global Handwashing celebrations is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and triggering lasting change from the policy-level to community driven action. The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate on Tuesday, 8th November 2022, with a funding support from UNICEF Ghana has supported 16 selected …
Read More »Canadian Government Donates $10 Million To Support Health Care Delivery In Ashanti Region
The Canadian Government has supported the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate with $10 Million financial package to support lifesaving services for the people in Ghana especially those in the Ashanti Region following the COVID-19 pandemic. The support is to improve quality health care, maternal health, training, sanitation and hygiene as well …
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