Africa & Middle East

The three day conference will take place at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town and will bring together scientists, researchers, healthcare workers, students, surveillance officers, academics and international experts.

As of September 2, the outbreak had recorded 6,342 cases and 3,072 deaths, making it the second largest Ebola outbreak ever reported in the country and the fastest growing to date.

It forms part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and long term management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level.

The GPP Guidelines set out standards for key pharmacy services, including the sourcing and storage of medicines, prescription assessment, accurate dispensing, patient counselling, confidentiality and record keeping.

The new APU features natural lighting, well ventilated wards and two secure courtyards designed to create calmer surroundings for patients.

As part of the process, SRC evaluated Magrabi Health against comprehensive standards covering clinical care, patient safety, surgical outcomes, operational performance and patient experience.

The partnership, developed through sustained engagement led by UNAIDS, is being advanced this week through a SADC-China strategic exchange taking place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

The meeting brings together stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to strengthening Ghana’s health system and advancing national UHC priorities.

The new stockpile builds on the Access and Allocation Mechanism established in 2024 during the mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

The agreement establishes a framework for broader cooperation between the two institutions as they respond to changing healthcare needs in Qatar.