Government is intensifying its engagement with the World Bank as it pushes for greater support to fast-track two major national health interventions—t
Government is intensifying its engagement with the World Bank as it pushes for greater support to fast-track two major national health interventions—the Ghana COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project and the Ghana Primary Health Care Investment Program for Results (PforR).
This renewed collaboration was highlighted during a high-level Implementation Support Mission hosted by the Ministry of Health in Accra, aimed at assessing progress, addressing bottlenecks, and reinforcing commitments to the ongoing health projects.
The mission forms part of the World Bank’s periodic technical review processes designed to help partner countries achieve expected results under funded programmes.
The meeting also comes at a time when Ghana is working to rebuild its health system after the unprecedented strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2020, the World Bank has been a major financial and technical partner, providing critical support for emergency response, vaccine procurement, and health system strengthening initiatives.
The Primary Health Care PforR, introduced to improve service delivery and expand accessibility nationwide, is one of the government’s flagship health investments leveraging World Bank assistance.
Addressing the World Bank delegation, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh expressed deep appreciation for the Bank’s continuous role in supporting Ghana’s health reforms. He described the mission as an opportunity to deepen dialogue, assess lessons learned, and help Ghana “stay on track” in implementing strategic objectives under both projects.
Akandoh reaffirmed the Ministry’s full commitment to cooperating with the Bank, stating that Ghana is “open, ready, and willing” to engage meaningfully throughout the mission.
He emphasized that effective collaboration is crucial for improving public health infrastructure, enhancing emergency readiness, and strengthening primary care delivery—key areas the World Bank programmes seek to address.
The Minister also urged all participating agencies and technical teams to contribute actively, noting that the success of the mission depends on transparent information sharing, accurate reporting, and the collective expertise of stakeholders across the health sector.
Responding, the World Bank’s Team Lead commended the Ministry for its sustained cooperation over the years.
She underscored the need for adherence to agreed processes, proper documentation, and continuous communication to avoid setbacks in meeting project timelines and performance indicators.
She further expressed optimism that the renewed engagement would translate into improved implementation efficiency and ultimately deliver stronger health outcomes for communities across the country.
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