Ghana’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), recently hosted a conference and awards ceremony to mark a decade of partnership in improving maternal, newborn, and child health in Ghana. The event brought together stakeholders to reflect on the achievements of their ten-year collaboration, which has focused on strengthening healthcare delivery, health systems, and capacity building in the Volta and Oti Regions.
Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health, acknowledged the significant contributions of the Korean government in supporting Ghana’s healthcare sector. “The Korean government has been very supportive of our efforts to improve healthcare delivery in Ghana,” he said.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health, emphasized that improving maternal, newborn, and child health remains a top priority for the government. He assured the audience that Ghana values its bilateral partnership with the Republic of South Korea and is committed to continuing collaboration with KOFIH and KOICA to benefit the population. The conference and awards ceremony marked a significant milestone in the partnership between Ghana and Korea, highlighting the progress made and the lessons learned over the past decade.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
