By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The government and the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have partnered to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to manage and respond to health emergencies, the health minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced Thursday.
The partnership follows a meeting between the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa CDC, which focused on the West African country’s public health readiness in the sub-region.
A key component of the agreement between the Ghanaian government and the Africa CDC covers data sharing and cross-border disease surveillance and is expected to improve the country’s epidemic intelligence and early warning systems.
Mahama, in a Facebook post, described the agreement as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to prepare for future health emergencies such as epidemics and pandemics.
“Ghana is committed to learning from past experiences and preparing for future health challenges,” read the post, also acknowledging the support Ghana has received from the Africa CDC in recent times.
Mahama further observed that closer cooperation with institutions, including the Africa CDC, will help Ghana and other countries on the continent to be more resilient in the face of emerging health threats.
The Director General of the Africa CDC, who is in the West African country to sign a data-sharing agreement between the host and his organization, stressed the need for Ghana and other countries to build self-sufficiency in health systems across the continent.
He further pledged the commitment of the African Union and the Africa CDC to support Ghana in its quest to respond to health emergencies. Enditem
Source: Self
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