Ghana  

African Region Office  
31,073,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Calendar
AR
AAR - Ghana Conducted

14 - 16 November 2023

AR
AAR - Ghana Conducted

12 - 14 April 2023

SE
Ghana - TTX

07 - 07 September 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

14 - 14 September 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

11 - 11 October 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

13 - 14 October 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

19 - 19 October 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

20 - 21 October 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

26 - 26 October 2016

SE
Ghana - TTX

28 - 28 October 2016


Completed
2022

Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Ghana
2020
Poliomyelitis, acute paralytic, vaccine-associated; 2019 - Ghana
2019
Lowest Indicators
20 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
20 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
20 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
20 %

C.1.2 Gender Equality in health emergencies

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
20 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

CE.2 Enabling environment is in place for management of chemical Events

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)
40 %

R.1.1 Strategic emergency risk assessments conducted and emergency resources identified and mapped

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

R.2.3 Emergency Exercise Management Programme

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.3.1 Public Health and Security Authorities, (e.g. Law Enforcement, Border Control, Customs)

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)
40 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
40 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
40 %

C.3.2 Financing for Public Health Emergency Response

C3.Financing (SPAR)
40 %

C.4.1 Specimen referral and transport system

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
40 %

C.4.2 Implementation of a laboratory biosafety and biosecurity regime

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
40 %

C.6.1 Human resources for implementation of IHR

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
40 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
40 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)
40 %

C.8.3 Continuity of essential health services (EHS)

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)
40 %

C.9.2 Health care-associated infections (HCAI) surveillance

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
40 %

C.9.3 Access to essential health services

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
40 %

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
40 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)
40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)
40 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

P.6.1 Whole-of-government biosafety and biosecurity system in place for all sectors (including human, animal and agriculture

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

56 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

42%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
10
Port
2
Airport
1

10

Activities Conducted

2016 - 2020

SIMEX

2

Activities Conducted

2023 - 2023

AAR


No Data!

REMAP

Conducted
2022

IHR-PVS Bridging Workshop

5

Activities Conducted

2008 - 2018

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
Partner
UHC Partnership
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
45
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
4.09
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
1.427
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
24
Others


Completed
2018

NAPHS


No Plan or Plan not publicly available

0

Influenza Plan


D - National AMR action plan approved by government that reflects Global Action Plan objectives, with a budgeted operational plan and monitoring arrangements.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
DONOR
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • National Laboratory System
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Risk Communications
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Human Resources
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Risk Communications
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Food Safety
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

14

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • PIP Framework
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Resolve to Save Lives

  • Prevent, detect and response of monkey-pox

  • To establish and strengthen influenza surveillance systems, knowledge and capacities for a timely and appropriate response to pandemic influenza

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):To disseminate the acquired knowledge/skills on laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of HIV/AIDS and other related infectious diseases, laboratory management system including data management and effective surveillance system to the organizations to which the participants belong, and to strengthen the global cooperation among participants.

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):To disseminate the acquired knowledge/skills on laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of HIV/AIDS and other related infectious diseases, laboratory management system including data management and effective surveillance system to the organizations to which the participants belong, and to strengthen the global cooperation among participants.

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the COVID-19 pathogenic genomic sequencing initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the continent

  • To support the UK's New Variant Assessment Platform (NVAP) rollout to African Union Member States, to enhance the detection and subsequent assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to undertake a rapid mortality survey to assess the impacts from COVID-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners response to Covid-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop and strengthen the Africa CDC Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing: Trace, Test and Track initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the organisation and delivery of the Africa CDC virtual conference 'Africa's Leadership in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access'

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop guidance for sero-surveillance surveys

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop and strengthen the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC) for effective public health deployment for COVID-19 response

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the development and implementation of COVID-19 guidance

  • "To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in strengthening the Public Health Emergency Operation Centres (PH EOC) for effective COVID-19 response across the African Union member states. "

  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
  • To provide governments with effective risk communication strategies, social media monitoring, rumor management and the effective prevention and management of misinformation.
  • "Integrated training of healthcare workers; Infection Prevention and Control monitoring and supportive supervision"
  • To provide real-time feedback and guidance to governments in Africa about the impact of PHSM on key social and economic indicators.
  • To provide fast, flexible funds to help mobilize response teams and procure necessary supplies.
Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • National Laboratory System
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
  • The Global Fund
  • World Bank
AMR support activities
  • Epidemiology/Surveillance
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Antibiotic use, Stewardship, Clinical Guideline Development
  • Outbreak Investigation
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • National Action Plan/Policy
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
  • Knowledge Exchange
Norwegian Insitute of Public Health
UK, Department of Health
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