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What is the primary goal of the Ghana Health Service's independence?
What is the primary goal of the Ghana Health Service's independence?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Ghana Health Service?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Ghana Health Service?
Which core value is NOT associated with the Ghana Health Service?
Which core value is NOT associated with the Ghana Health Service?
What does the GHS aim to promote in its objectives?
What does the GHS aim to promote in its objectives?
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At which level does GHS primarily translate health policies?
At which level does GHS primarily translate health policies?
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What is one of the functions of the Ghana Health Service?
What is one of the functions of the Ghana Health Service?
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Which of the following groups does GHS NOT include?
Which of the following groups does GHS NOT include?
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What is the motto of the Ghana Health Service?
What is the motto of the Ghana Health Service?
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What type of healthcare services do regional hospitals primarily provide?
What type of healthcare services do regional hospitals primarily provide?
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Which of the following services is NOT provided at regional hospitals?
Which of the following services is NOT provided at regional hospitals?
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How does the Ghana Health Service (GHS) provide support to NGOs in the health sector?
How does the Ghana Health Service (GHS) provide support to NGOs in the health sector?
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What is the intended increase in access to health services as part of the government support initiative?
What is the intended increase in access to health services as part of the government support initiative?
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What is a characteristic of the services offered by the private sector in healthcare?
What is a characteristic of the services offered by the private sector in healthcare?
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Which type of healthcare facility is described as government-owned but operates in the private sector?
Which type of healthcare facility is described as government-owned but operates in the private sector?
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What role do NGOs play in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT)?
What role do NGOs play in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT)?
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Which medical professionals are typically found at regional hospitals?
Which medical professionals are typically found at regional hospitals?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Regional Health Administration (RHA)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Regional Health Administration (RHA)?
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Which of the following best describes the role of health centres?
Which of the following best describes the role of health centres?
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At which level are traditional healers and birth attendants recognized for their roles?
At which level are traditional healers and birth attendants recognized for their roles?
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What is one of the roles of district hospitals?
What is one of the roles of district hospitals?
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What is the target population size that each health centre serves?
What is the target population size that each health centre serves?
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What kind of services do district hospitals primarily provide?
What kind of services do district hospitals primarily provide?
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Which characteristic differentiates polyclinics from health centers?
Which characteristic differentiates polyclinics from health centers?
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What is one of the key responsibilities of the District Health Management Team (DHMT)?
What is one of the key responsibilities of the District Health Management Team (DHMT)?
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What is the typical bed count range for district hospitals?
What is the typical bed count range for district hospitals?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government health facilities?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government health facilities?
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Which service is NOT typically provided by district hospitals?
Which service is NOT typically provided by district hospitals?
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What role does intersectoral collaboration play in health service delivery?
What role does intersectoral collaboration play in health service delivery?
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What types of care do district hospitals provide?
What types of care do district hospitals provide?
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Why are district hospitals considered first referral hospitals?
Why are district hospitals considered first referral hospitals?
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What is a distinguishing feature of urban polyclinics compared to rural health centers?
What is a distinguishing feature of urban polyclinics compared to rural health centers?
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What type of support services do district hospitals include?
What type of support services do district hospitals include?
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What is the mission of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
What is the mission of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
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Which of the following is NOT a policy objective of the Ministry of Health?
Which of the following is NOT a policy objective of the Ministry of Health?
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Which role involves providing overall policy direction for health delivery in Ghana?
Which role involves providing overall policy direction for health delivery in Ghana?
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What is the vision of the Ministry of Health for the population of Ghana?
What is the vision of the Ministry of Health for the population of Ghana?
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Which agency is NOT listed under the health agencies of the Ministry of Health?
Which agency is NOT listed under the health agencies of the Ministry of Health?
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What is a crucial role of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
What is a crucial role of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
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Which of the following best describes the goal of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
Which of the following best describes the goal of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?
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How does the Ministry of Health in Ghana seek to protect the poor?
How does the Ministry of Health in Ghana seek to protect the poor?
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Study Notes
Ghana Health Service Structure and Functions
- The government aims to achieve universal health coverage and a healthy population in Ghana.
- The Ministry of Health (MOH) works with agencies and stakeholders to improve human capital, aiming for "creating wealth through health."
- MOH Mission: Promote access to quality health for all in Ghana, contributing to socio-economic and local health industry development through motivated personnel.
MOH Vision and Goal
- Vision: Achieve a healthy population for national development.
- Goal: Improve the health status of all people in Ghana through effective and efficient policy formulation and resource mobilization, monitoring, and regulation of health care delivery by different health agencies.
MOH Policy Objectives
- Bridge equity gaps in access to healthcare and nutrition services for the poor, ensuring sustainable financing.
- Strengthen governance and efficiency of the health system.
- Improve quality of health services delivery, including mental health.
- Enhance national capacity for attaining health-related MDGs and gains.
- Intensify prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Roles of the Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Provide overall policy direction for all stakeholders in health delivery.
- Provide crucial, efficient advocacy in coordinating actions across various sectors to improve healthcare delivery.
- Mobilize and allocate resources to all providers within health delivery services.
- Provide relevant and adequate information for coordination and management of healthcare services.
- Provide a regulatory framework for all healthcare providers.
- Monitor and evaluate healthcare services within Ghana.
Health Agencies Under MOH
- Ghana Health Service
- Teaching Hospitals
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Food and Drug Authority
- Pharmacy Council Ghana
- National Health Insurance Authority
- Medical and Dental Council
- Ghana Association of Quasi-Government Health Institutions
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
- The Ghana Health Service Council is an autonomous Executive Agency responsible for executing national public health policies.
- Established under Act 525 of 1996, and supervised by the Ghana Minister for Health.
- GHS employees and managers are not civil servants. Their independence enables greater managerial flexibility.
- GHS does not include Teaching Hospitals, Private, and Mission Hospitals.
GHS Vision
- All communities have access to timely, quality, and comprehensive healthcare.
GHS Core Values
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Discipline
- Excellence
- People-centered
GHS Mandate and Objectives
- Provide accessible and comprehensive health services, emphasizing primary care at regional, district, and sub-district levels in Ghana.
- Implement approved national policies for health delivery in Ghana.
- Increase access to high-quality healthcare services.
- Manage resources prudently for healthcare provision.
GHS Functions
- Provide in-service training and continuing education in Ghana.
- Establish an effective disease surveillance, prevention, and control mechanism.
- Perform functions relevant to promoting, protecting, and restoring health.
- Promote healthy lifestyles and good health habits.
- Determine charges for Ghana health services with the approval of the Ghana Minister of Health
- Manage and administer health resources within the healthcare system.
- Develop appropriate strategies and set technical guidelines to achieve Ghana's national policy goals and objectives.
Directorates of Ghana Health Service (GHS)
- Structures include national, regional, public health, institutional care, PPME, HRDD, finance, SSDM, and internal audit directorates at various levels. (an organizational chart is included in the document)
Organization of GHS
- Administrative levels
- Functional levels
- Levels of care (service delivery)
- The service is organized at three levels nationally, regionally, and district level.
Organizational Levels of GHS
- National level: analyzes and translates policies for implementation; tracks progress, supports regions, districts, mobilizes resources; monitors initiatives; offers training; promotes intersectoral and private sector collaboration.
- Regional level: provides technical, supervisory, and managerial support to sub-districts and districts.
- District level: provides quality service delivery through comprehensive and integrated district health planning, utilizing performance assessment tools.
Levels of Care/ Structure of Delivery of Services
- Regional level: Curative services at regional hospitals, public health services by District Health Management Team (DHMT) and regional hospital, supervision and support by Regional Health Administration (RHA).
- District level: District hospitals (often mission-based) provide curative services; public health services delivered by the Public Health Unit, DHMT, and support from District Health Administration (DHA)
- Sub-district level: Health centers provide preventive, curative, and outreach services to communities within catchment areas.
Government Health Facilities
- Health centers: first point of contact for clients, headed by medical assistants; staffed by midwifery, laboratory, public health, environment, and nutrition specialists. Approximately 1625 nationwide; serve approximately 20,000 people, offer basic curative and preventative services, and some reproductive health services; offer outreaches and referrals.
- Polyclinics: urban counterparts of rural health centers; larger and more comprehensive services; staffed by physicians; offer more complex surgical services.
- District hospitals: located in the district; cover approximately 100,000-200,000 people; provide curative care, public health services, and referral care, typically with 50 to 60 beds.
- Regional hospitals: provide specialized care not available at district hospitals; offer services from general surgery and anesthesia to paediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dental, psychiatry, accident, and emergency services; and ophthalmology/dermatology/ear, nose and throat services.
Non-Government and Private Sectors
- NGOs and private sector organizations have about 928 facilities.
- GHS supports NGOs and the private sector in various ways, including funding from the decentralized budget and seconding staff to mission health facilities.
- Government aims to increase access to services through private sector partnerships by 35% to 65% over the next few years.
- Private sector mostly focused on curative care rather than preventative healthcare
Quasi-Government Health Facilities
- Government-owned entities engaging in healthcare but operate in the private sector.
- Health facilities include police hospitals, military hospitals, and Ghana Atomic Energy.
- Christian hospitals/church hospitals comprise approximately 220 healthcare facilities.
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Explore the structure and functions of the Ghana Health Service, focusing on the Ministry of Health's mission and vision. Learn about the objectives aimed at achieving universal health coverage, improving the health status of the population, and promoting equitable access to healthcare services.
