Structure of the Health Sector in Ghana

What is the main aim of the Health Sector Reform (HSR) programme discussed in the text?

What is mandated by Article 190 Section (1) sub-section (a) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana?

What do the Health Sector Reforms in Ghana primarily aim at addressing?

What was seen as the sustained, purposeful change aimed at improving the management of the health sector according to the text?

What is mandated by the current national vision and mission statement of the health sector in Ghana?

What led to the separation of the policy-making and implementing arms of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?

What is the core function of the Ministry of Health in Ghana?

Which entity was established by Act 525 of 1996 in Ghana?

What is the primary function of the Civil Service arm of the health sector in Ghana?

What is the main focus of the current national health vision in Ghana?

Health Sector Reform (HSR) in Ghana

The HSR aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Ghana.
According to Article 190 Section (1) sub-section (a) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the State shall provide and ensure the accessibility of basic health care services for all citizens.
The Health Sector Reforms in Ghana primarily aim to address inequities in access to quality health care.
The sustained, purposeful change aimed at improving the management of the health sector is referred to as the Health Sector Reform (HSR) programme.
The current national vision and mission statement mandates that health services are to be accessible, affordable, and equitable to all citizens.
The separation of the policy-making and implementing arms of the Ministry of Health stemmed from the need for improved efficiency and effectiveness in managing the health sector.
The core function of the Ministry of Health in Ghana is policy formulation, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the health sector.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) was established by Act 525 of 1996.
The Civil Service arm of the health sector is primarily responsible for implementing health policies and programs.
Universal health coverage is the main focus of the current national health vision, which seeks to ensure that all citizens have access to quality health care.

Learn about the constitutional and legal framework, health sector reforms, administrative structure, and the current national vision and mission statement of the health sector in Ghana with Yaw Brobbey-Mpiani, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School.