The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is a Ghanaian government body established in 1996 as part of the Health Sector Reform of Ghana. The Health Service is under the Ministry of Health. The Health service primarily administrates the health services provided by the government and in implementing government policies on healthcare.[1] The Director-General of the Health service is Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is a Public Service body established under Act 525 of 1996 as required by the 1992 constitution.[1] It is an autonomous Executive Agency responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Ghana Minister for Health through its governing Council - the Ghana Health Service Council.[1]
The GHS continue to receive public funds and thus remain within the public sector.[1] However, its employees are no longer part of the civil service, and GHS managers are no longer required to follow all civil service rules and procedures.[1] The independence of the GHS is designed primarily to ensure that staffs have a greater degree of managerial flexibility to carry out their responsibilities then would be possible if they remained wholly within the civil service.
Ghana Health Service does not include Teaching Hospitals, Private and Mission Hospitals.[1] The establishment of the Ghana Health Service was an essential part of the key strategies identified in the Ghana Health Sector Reform process, as outlined in the Medium Term Health Strategy (MTHS), which were necessary steps in establishing a more equitable, efficient, accessible and responsive health care system.[1]
The reforms build on the reorganization of the MOH that began in 1993, was explicitly designed to set the scene for the establishment of the Ghana Health Service.[1] The reforms also provide a sound organizational framework for the growing degree of managerial responsibility that has already been delegated to districts and hospitals.[1] Themes that were central to the reorganization of 1993 remain important today for the Ghana Health Service: careful stewardship of resources, clear lines of responsibility and control, decentralization, and accountability for performance rather than inputs.[1]
GHS Mandate and Objectivity
GHS to provide and prudently manage comprehensive and accessible health service with special emphasis on primary health care at Ghana regional, district and sub-district levels in accordance with approved national policies. The objects of the Service are to:
Implement approved national policies for health delivery in Ghana.
Increase access to good quality health services, and
Manage prudently resources available for the provision of the health services.[1]
GHS Functions
For the purposes of achieving its objectives the GHS performs the following functions amongst others:
Provide comprehensive health services at all levels in Ghana directly and by contracting out to other Ghana agencies. As part of this function, the GHS is:
Develop appropriate strategies and set technical guidelines to achieve Ghana national policy goals/objectives.
Undertake management and administration of the overall Ghana health resources within the service.
Promote healthy mode of living and good health habits by people in Ghana.
Establish effective mechanism for disease surveillance, prevention and control in Ghana.
Determine charges for Ghana health services with the approval of the Ghana Minister of Health.
Provide in-service training and continuing education in Ghana.
Perform any other functions relevant to the promotion, protection and restoration of health in Ghana.[1]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) won 3 awards at the 2nd edition of the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) event held in Accra. Leaders at the two-day event engaged in the public and private sectors from across Africa met to discuss key issues pertaining to public interest, share best practices, experiences and provide opportunities to build partnerships as well as to celebrate outstanding achievements in the African public sector and to lift the veil on exceptional public servants who have made Africa proud.[16] Among the awards won are the following:
Outstanding Contribution to Public Service (Health Service)[16]
Most Innovative Public Sector Project of the Year (Drone Project).[16]
References
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^"Akosa heads Ghana Health Services". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
^"Dr Elias K. Sory - He Defied All Odds To Attend School". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
^"New Head of Ghana Health Service". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
^"Office of the Director General | Division | Ghana Health Service". ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 8 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Aboagye". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"We'll ensure health, safety of students — GHS". Graphic Online. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ ab"Ashanti | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Brong-Ahafo | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Central | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Eastern | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Greater Accra | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Northern | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Upper East | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^"Volta | Regional Health Directorate | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
^ abcd"Ghana Health Service sweeps three awards at APSCA 2019 | News | Ghana Health Service". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
External links
Ghana Health Service homepage
May 05, 2023
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The Ghana Health Service GHS is a Ghanaian government body established in 1996 as part of the Health Sector Reform of Ghana The Health Service is under the Ministry of Health The Health service primarily administrates the health services provided by the government and in implementing government policies on healthcare 1 The Director General of the Health service is Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye GHSGhana Health ServiceAgency overviewFormed1993JurisdictionRepublic of GhanaHeadquartersAccra GhanaAgency executiveDr Patrick Kuma Aboagye Director GeneralParent agencyMinistry of Health Ghana WebsiteOfficial Website Contents 1 History 2 GHS Mandate and Objectivity 3 GHS Functions 4 Director General 5 Regional Directorates and Directors 6 Ashanti Region 6 1 Regional Director Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang 8 7 Brong Ahafo Region 7 1 Regional Director Dr Kofi Issah 9 8 Central Region 8 1 Regional Director Dr Alexis Nang Beifubah 10 9 Eastern Region 9 1 Regional Director 10 Greater Accra Region 10 1 Regional Director Dr Charity Sarpong 12 11 Northern Region 11 1 Regional Director Dr John Eleeza 13 12 Upper East 12 1 Regional Director Dr Winfred Ofosu 14 13 Upper West 13 1 Regional Director Dr Damien Punguyire 14 Volta Region 14 1 Regional Director Dr Timothy Letsa 15 15 Western Region 16 Awards Achievements 17 References 18 External linksHistory EditThe Ghana Health Service GHS is a Public Service body established under Act 525 of 1996 as required by the 1992 constitution 1 It is an autonomous Executive Agency responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Ghana Minister for Health through its governing Council the Ghana Health Service Council 1 The GHS continue to receive public funds and thus remain within the public sector 1 However its employees are no longer part of the civil service and GHS managers are no longer required to follow all civil service rules and procedures 1 The independence of the GHS is designed primarily to ensure that staffs have a greater degree of managerial flexibility to carry out their responsibilities then would be possible if they remained wholly within the civil service Ghana Health Service does not include Teaching Hospitals Private and Mission Hospitals 1 The establishment of the Ghana Health Service was an essential part of the key strategies identified in the Ghana Health Sector Reform process as outlined in the Medium Term Health Strategy MTHS which were necessary steps in establishing a more equitable efficient accessible and responsive health care system 1 The reforms build on the reorganization of the MOH that began in 1993 was explicitly designed to set the scene for the establishment of the Ghana Health Service 1 The reforms also provide a sound organizational framework for the growing degree of managerial responsibility that has already been delegated to districts and hospitals 1 Themes that were central to the reorganization of 1993 remain important today for the Ghana Health Service careful stewardship of resources clear lines of responsibility and control decentralization and accountability for performance rather than inputs 1 GHS Mandate and Objectivity EditGHS to provide and prudently manage comprehensive and accessible health service with special emphasis on primary health care at Ghana regional district and sub district levels in accordance with approved national policies The objects of the Service are to Implement approved national policies for health delivery in Ghana Increase access to good quality health services and Manage prudently resources available for the provision of the health services 1 GHS Functions EditFor the purposes of achieving its objectives the GHS performs the following functions amongst others Provide comprehensive health services at all levels in Ghana directly and by contracting out to other Ghana agencies As part of this function the GHS is Develop appropriate strategies and set technical guidelines to achieve Ghana national policy goals objectives Undertake management and administration of the overall Ghana health resources within the service Promote healthy mode of living and good health habits by people in Ghana Establish effective mechanism for disease surveillance prevention and control in Ghana Determine charges for Ghana health services with the approval of the Ghana Minister of Health Provide in service training and continuing education in Ghana Perform any other functions relevant to the promotion protection and restoration of health in Ghana 1 Director General EditProf Agyeman Badu Akosa 2002 2006 2 Dr Elias K Sory 2007 2012 3 Dr Ebenezer Appiah Denkyira 2012 2017 4 Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare 2017 2019 Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye 2019 present 5 6 7 Regional Directorates and Directors EditThe following are the Directorates and Directors within the Ghana Health Service across the regions Ashanti Region EditRegional Director Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang 8 Edit Districts 8 Asanti Akyem Sekyere West Sekyere East offinso Obuasi KwabreBrong Ahafo Region EditRegional Director Dr Kofi Issah 9 Edit Districts Wenchi Techiman Tano South Tano North Tain SunyaniCentral Region EditRegional Director Dr Alexis Nang Beifubah 10 Edit Districts Upper Denkyira Twifu Hemang Lower Denkyira Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira Mfantseman Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem GomoaEastern Region EditRegional Director Edit Districts 11 Yilo Krobo West Akim Upper Manya Suhum Kraboa Coaltar New Juaben Municipal New Juaben Lower ManyaGreater Accra Region EditRegional Director Dr Charity Sarpong 12 Edit Districts Tema Municipal Ga West Ga East Ga South Weija Gbawe Dangme West Dangme East Accra MetropolitanNorthern Region EditRegional Director Dr John Eleeza 13 Edit Districts Zabzugu Tatale Yendi West Mamprusi West Gonja Tolon Kumbungu Tamale MetropolitanUpper East EditRegional Director Dr Winfred Ofosu 14 Edit Districts Talensi Nabdam Navrongo Kassen Nankana West Kassena Nankana Builsa TalensiUpper West EditRegional Director Dr Damien Punguyire Edit Districts Wa West Wa Municipal Wa East Nadowli Kaleo Sissala West Sissala East Nandom Jirapa Lawra Daffiama Bussie Issa DBI LambussieVolta Region EditRegional Director Dr Timothy Letsa 15 Edit Districts South Tongu South Dayi North Tongu Nkwanta Krachi West Krachi EastWestern Region EditRegional Director Dr Jacob Y MahamaDistricts Wassa Amenfi West Wassa Amenfi East Wassa West Wassa Amenfi East Shama Ahanta East Sefwi WiawsoAwards Achievements EditThe Ghana Health Service GHS won 3 awards at the 2nd edition of the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards APSCA event held in Accra Leaders at the two day event engaged in the public and private sectors from across Africa met to discuss key issues pertaining to public interest share best practices experiences and provide opportunities to build partnerships as well as to celebrate outstanding achievements in the African public sector and to lift the veil on exceptional public servants who have made Africa proud 16 Among the awards won are the following Outstanding Contribution to Public Service Health Service 16 Public Sector Agency of the Year Award 16 Most Innovative Public Sector Project of the Year Drone Project 16 References Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l About Us Ghana Health Service webpage Ghana Health Service Archived from the original on 23 July 2011 Retrieved 5 April 2011 Akosa heads Ghana Health Services Modern Ghana Retrieved 2021 02 08 Dr Elias K Sory He Defied All Odds To Attend School Modern Ghana Retrieved 2021 12 19 New Head of Ghana Health Service Graphic Online Retrieved 2021 12 18 Office of the Director General Division Ghana Health Service ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 8 February 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Director General of the Ghana Health Service GHS Dr Patrick Aboagye Citinewsroom Comprehensive News in Ghana 12 May 2020 Retrieved 8 February 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link We ll ensure health safety of students GHS Graphic Online 5 January 2021 Retrieved 8 February 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link a b Ashanti Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Brong Ahafo Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Central Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Eastern Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Northern Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Upper East Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 Volta Regional Health Directorate Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 a b c d Ghana Health Service sweeps three awards at APSCA 2019 News Ghana Health Service www ghanahealthservice org Retrieved 2020 05 30 External links EditGhana Health Service homepage Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ghana Health Service amp oldid 1061371348, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
