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The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assembled the leadership of the health sector for a two-day retreat at Ada as part of efforts to enhance productivity and improve the delivery of quality and efficient healthcare services across the country.
The meeting, dubbed “Ministry of Health 2025 Performance Review and Outlook for 2026,” brings together key stakeholders within the health sector, including the Chief Director and Directors of the Ministry of Health, Board Members and Chairpersons, Heads of Agencies, representatives from civil society organisations, and other invited participants.
The retreat provides a platform for a comprehensive review of the sector’s performance in 2025, with presentations from various directorates and agencies, thematic discussions, and forward planning for 2026.
Participants are expected to assess achievements made during the year, identify operational bottlenecks, align sector priorities, and strengthen coordination among institutions.
The programme officially opened on Monday, 12th January 2026, with opening remarks by the Chief Director, followed by an address from the Minister for Health.
Presentations are being delivered over the two days by several Ministry of Health Directorates, including Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Human Resource for Health; Infrastructure; Training and Capacity Development; Technical Assistance and Donor Coordination, among others.
Key agencies such as the Ghana Health Service, National Health Insurance Authority, Food and Drugs Authority, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital are also presenting their performance reports and institutional outlooks.
In addition, regulatory bodies and professional councils including the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Medical and Dental Council, Allied Health Professions Council, and Pharmacy Council are providing updates on their regulatory and service delivery mandates.
The 2026 strategic planning session, to be led by the Minister, will focus on sector priorities, policy direction, and collaborative actions required to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage, improve access to essential health services, and strengthen the resilience of the health system.
Through the retreat, the Ministry of Health aims to promote high-performance standards, improve resource efficiency, ensure evidence-based decision-making, and enhance cross-agency collaboration in service delivery. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong, responsive, and people-centred health system capable of addressing current and emerging public health challenges.
