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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …