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WHO Ghana

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WHO Ghana

@WHOGhana

Official Twitter account for the World Health Organization Ghana Country Office

Accra, Ghana

afro.who.int/countries/ghana

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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Apr 21
Our Q1 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Newsletter is live! With the Government of Ghana and partners, we supported key gains in⬇️ ✅Immunization advocacy ✅Evidence generation ✅Stronger health security systems. And that’s just a snapshot. Explore the full range of impact ➡️ bit.ly/4sOnp85
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 12
“We express our sincere appreciation to @WHO for your steadfast technical guidance, policy leadership and global advocacy efforts for national blood programs and initiatives” ~ Dr Shirley Owusu-Ofori, CEO @NBSGhana speaking at the #WorldBloodDonorDay Commemoration.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 12
"Blood donation is not only a medical act. It is an act of kindness. It is one person choosing to help another without expecting anything in return” ~ Dr @BrakaFiona speaking at the #WorldBloodDonorDay Commemoration.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 12
Today, we join @NBSGhana & partners to commemorate #WorldBloodDonorDay. Ghana faces an annual shortfall of over 100,000 units of blood needed to guarantee basic national sufficiency. Donate blood, save lives and help ensure blood is available when it is needed most.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 12
#WorldBloodDonorDay reminds us of the profound impact of blood donation on patients, families, and communities. As we mark this day today, we celebrate and thank all donors whose selfless acts save lives every day. ✅Give blood ✅Give hope & ✅Save lives.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 11
Led by Dr @BrakaFiona, we paid a courtesy call on @WorldBankGroup Division Director for Ghana, Liberia & Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio O'Brien. Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to strategic partnerships, efficiency & coordinated action to improve health outcomes in Ghana.
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@WHOGhana
Jun 6
RT @WHOAFRO: NCDs are on the rise, but so is Africa’s response! At our upcoming Media Café, experts will unpack progress on #PENPlus and w…
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@WHOGhana
Jun 2
Evidence-based interventions are key to suicide prevention. With @mha_ghana, @_GHSofficial & partners, we supported the validated the findings of situational analysis on suicide in Ghana. This help define gaps and opportunities for multisectoral actions for suicide prevention.
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@WHOGhana
Jun 2
"Globally, tobacco-related diseases kill around 8 million people each year, including more than 1 million deaths from second-hand smoke" ~ Dr @BrakaFiona speaking at the commemoration of the #WNTD2026
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
Jun 2
We join @fdaghana to commemorate #WorldNoTobaccoDay2026. This year’s theme shines light on how tobacco and nicotine companies use flavours, packaging and marketing to attract young people and hide the harms. Together, let’s protect our youth and build a tobacco-free future.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
May 30
We have donated equipment and supplies to @mohgovgh as part of Ghana’s #Ebola preparedness activities. While Ghana has not recorded a case, this support strengthens preparedness and response capacity. We continue to work together to keep Ghana safe.
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WHO Ghana
@WHOGhana
May 30
No #Ebola case has been recorded in Ghana, but preparedness remains key. Led by Hon. @KMAkandoh, Minister for Health, we toured⬇️ 1️⃣ Accra International Airport 2️⃣ @NMIMR_UG 3️⃣ Ga East Hospital to assess readiness and strengthen measures for early detection & response.
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GHOne TV
@ghonetv
May 29
World Health Organization has advised Ghana to maintain strong readiness and response mechanisms against Ebola, despite the country currently being considered low-risk... #GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert
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