The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has convened the leadership of Ghana’s health sector for a two-day management retreat aimed at boosting productivity and strengthening the delivery of quality, efficient healthcare nationwide.
The retreat, being held in Ada, brings together senior officials of the Ministry of Health, including the Chief Director and Directors, board members, heads of agencies, representatives of civil society organisations and other key stakeholders. It is themed “Ministry of Health 2025 Performance Review and Outlook for 2026”.
Opening on Monday, 12 January 2026, the retreat began with remarks from the Chief Director, followed by an address from the Health Minister, who underscored the need for coordinated action, accountability and results-driven leadership across the sector.
The programme features comprehensive reviews of sector performance in 2025, with presentations from Ministry directorates such as Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Human Resource for Health; Infrastructure; Training and Capacity Development; and Technical Assistance and Donor Coordination. Participants are assessing achievements, identifying operational bottlenecks and aligning priorities for the year ahead.
Key agencies, including the Ghana Health Service, National Health Insurance Authority, Food and Drugs Authority, National Ambulance Service, Teaching Hospitals, and regulatory and professional councils, are also presenting performance reports and institutional outlooks. These sessions are intended to provide a holistic picture of service delivery, regulation and system governance.
According to the Ministry, the retreat will culminate in a strategic planning session for 2026, led by the Minister, focusing on policy direction and collaborative actions required to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, expand access to essential services and strengthen system resilience.
The Ministry of Health said the initiative reflects its commitment to evidence-based decision-making, efficient use of resources and enhanced cross-agency collaboration. It added that outcomes from the retreat will guide reforms aimed at building a responsive, people-centred health system capable of addressing current needs and emerging public health threats.
The retreat is expected to conclude on Tuesday, with agreed priorities and targets shaping the sector’s agenda for 2026 and beyond.