Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Ghana: mission report, 10-14 February 2025
World Health Organization
Aug 2025 · World Health Organization
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Since its first Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in 2017, Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its core public health capacities, demonstrating a strong commitment to health security and International Health Regulations (IHR) implementation. The country has developed comprehensive national policies, strategic plans and regulatory frameworks covering key areas such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), zoonotic diseases, biosafety, food safety, immunization, laboratory systems, and chemical and radiation emergencies. Ghana has also ratified international agreements, including the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan on AMR and International Atomic Energy Agency safety regulations, reinforcing its alignment with global health standards.
A robust multisectoral coordination mechanism, anchored in the One Health approach, fosters collaboration among human, animal and environmental health sectors. Platforms such as the IHR Steering Committee, the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), the IHR subcommittees and the rapid response teams, support coordinated health security efforts. Ghana has established a tiered national laboratory network, complete with quality management systems, external quality assurance programmes and diagnostic capacity for priority diseases. The country contributes to global surveillance initiatives such as the World Health Organization Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System for AMR and the International Food Safety Authorities Network for food safety.
A robust multisectoral coordination mechanism, anchored in the One Health approach, fosters collaboration among human, animal and environmental health sectors. Platforms such as the IHR Steering Committee, the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), the IHR subcommittees and the rapid response teams, support coordinated health security efforts. Ghana has established a tiered national laboratory network, complete with quality management systems, external quality assurance programmes and diagnostic capacity for priority diseases. The country contributes to global surveillance initiatives such as the World Health Organization Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System for AMR and the International Food Safety Authorities Network for food safety.
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