Prof Samuel Kaba Akoriyea Heads Ghana Health Service (GHS)

The newly appointed director of the Ghana Health Service is Prof Samuel Kaba Akoriyea.

President John Dramani Mahama has selected Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

Prof. Akoriyea takes over from Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye is known for his exceptional leadership. He was particularly recognized during the challenging times of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Under Dr Kuma-Aboagye’s guidance, Ghana emerged as one of the most proactive countries in Africa in handling the pandemic. This involved widespread testing and rigorous contact tracing. Prompt policy interventions were also crucial. These actions ultimately led to a remarkably low fatality rate compared to other nations in the region.

During the handover event, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye thanked his colleagues and encouraged them to rally behind Prof. Akoriyea, stressing the importance of teamwork.

Prof. Akoriyea reaffirmed his pledge to promote the government’s health objectives as stated in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto.

Additionally, he stressed his commitment to enhancing the nation’s healthcare system. He emphasized focused implementation of key initiatives to improve access to quality health services.

He recognized the crucial contribution of the Ghana Health Service to reaching the government’s health objectives. He promised to guarantee the efficient provision of healthcare services to citizens.

Prof. Akoriyea’s appointment ushers in a new era. We are eager to see the further development of Ghana’s healthcare system. This progress builds upon the solid groundwork established by Dr. Kuma-Aboagye.