Health Ministry Inaugurates Governing Boards Of Key Health Agencies

The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the Governing Boards and Councils of six critical health institutions, marking a significant step towards strengthening the regulatory and operational frameworks of Ghana’s healthcare delivery system.

The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Health Auditorium, brought together dignitaries, senior government officials, health sector stakeholders, and the newly appointed Board and Council members.

The following agencies were inaugurated during the ceremony: National Blood Service, National Ambulance Service, Mental Health Authority, Ghana College of Pharmacists, Allied Health Professions Council, and the Traditional Medicine Practice Council.

The Ministry also announced the appointment of the following distinguished individuals as Chairpersons for the respective Boards and Councils: National Blood Service Board – Dr. Emmanuel Maurice Ankrah, Mental Health Authority Board – Dr. Dan Bazanndut, Ghana College of Pharmacists Council – Prof. Francis Ackah Armah, Allied Health Professions Council – Prof. Eric Kotei Addison, Traditional Medicine Practice Council – Prof. Ato Duncan.

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, stated that each Chairperson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their role. He expressed confidence that their leadership would help advance the mandates of their respective agencies.

In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister emphasized the need for stronger oversight, enhanced professionalism, and improved inter-agency coordination.

He outlined several key priorities: Addressing Ghana’s annual blood supply deficit of 120,000 units, Closing the treatment gap for over 2.3 million Ghanaians living with mental health conditions, Regulating the traditional medicine sector, which serves more than 60% of the population, as well as tackling the shortage of pharmacists and allied health professionals.

The Minister called on the newly inaugurated Boards to lead transformative reforms, promote specialization, and elevate standards across the health sector.

The Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Desmond Boateng, welcomed the new members and encouraged them to provide bold and visionary leadership. He urged them to work collaboratively to drive innovation and improve service delivery.

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s full support, noting that effective regulation is about saving lives, building public trust, and delivering tangible results.

The Ministry of Health remains committed to providing the necessary policy direction, coordination, and resources to empower the new Boards and Councils. They are encouraged to prioritize data-driven decision-making, foster inter-agency synergy, and uphold the health and dignity of every Ghanaian.

The Ministry congratulates all newly inaugurated Board and Council members and looks forward to working together to build a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality health system for Ghana.