Ghana Health Sector Research Highlights

Analysis

Higher education developments seek to increase patent filing
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In terms of the filing of international patents, 2022 was a record-breaking year, with higher education playinga significant role in driving innovation and expanding international practices regarding intellectual property (IP). The UNWorld Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reported in February 2023 that 278,100 international patents had been filed under its Patent Cooperation Treaty…

Analysis

Metaverse adoption in higher education in emerging markets
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In a bid to expand access and widen their reach, educational institutions are exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and associated extended-reality (XR) approaches. The metaverse comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These…

Interview

Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education: Interview
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Interview:Yaw Osei Adutwum What are the key reforms being implemented to transform learning outcomes in Ghana? YAW OSEI ADUTWUM: Ghana’s education sector is undergoing a transformation to align with global standards and foster economic growth. These changes are anticipated to improve learning outcomes – particularly at the pre-tertiary levels – and support the objectives of the UN Sustainable…

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Dr Elikem Tamaklo, Managing Director, Nyaho Medical Centre: Interview
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Interview:Dr Elikem Tamaklo What is your assessment of health care in Ghana in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic? DR ELIKEM TAMAKLO: Ghana’s health care sector stands at a pivotal juncture, calling for substantial investment to fortify its foundations. Prioritising primary care is a critical endeavour, with the goal being to mirror the high-quality health care outcomes observed in countries…

Analysis

Health tech to help close health-care gap in emerging markets
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Following a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. However, this figure dropped to $25.9bn…

Overview

Ghana improving health care access and research funding
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Ghana has made steady progress in improving access to health care for its 32.9m citizens. This includes the rollout of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which covered nearly 17.2m people as of June 2023, or 55% of the population, with the aim being to cover 20m people by the end of 2023. The initiative has helped those seeking medical care overcome financial and geographic obstacles. Although…

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Ghana's policy reforms and education technology aim to enhance education
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The government has prioritised education reform in recent years. Since 2017 it has passed several initiatives aimed at improving education availability and quality. The provision of free senior high school (SHS) in 2007 and a commitment to increase spending have enhanced access to education, as reflected in rising enrolment rates at all levels. There have also been advancements in Ghana’s technical…

Chapter

The Report: Ghana 2024: Health & Education
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Ghana has made steady progress in improving access to health care for its citizens, including through the rollout of the National Health Insurance Scheme, which covered more than 17m people as of June 2023. While the Covid-19 pandemic made for a challenging environment in health care delivery, it also allowed policymakers to identify and address existing issues in facilities, the health care labour…

Country Report

The Report: Ghana 2024
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Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and other external shocks, Ghana’s GDP growth is expected to moderate in 2024 and 2025 thanks to the proactive measures undertaken by the government. One example of such initiatives is the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, which has helped stabilise the local economy and provide greater fiscal stability. In 2023 the country was the continent’s leadin

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Delese Mimi Darko, CEO, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA): Interview
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Interview:Delese Mimi Darko What was the role of the FDA in the approval process for Covid-19 vaccines? DELESE MIMI DARKO: The FDA, as a regulatory agency, is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of all food, drugs and medical products available in Ghana, including vaccines. During emergency situations like the Covid-19 pandemic, national medicines regulatory agencies have…

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