The Greater Accra Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Robert Amesiya, has called for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance public awareness and improve health outcomes.

He said that despite ongoing efforts through community health nurses, home visits and public health programmes, many residents are not fully benefiting due to gaps in how health information is communicated.

Dr. Amesiya noted that the region’s large, diverse and highly urbanised population presents challenges in how people receive and understand health messages, making media engagement critical.

He made the call at a media exchange programme organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The event brought together health stakeholders and media practitioners to develop a one-year action plan for health promotion.

Speaking at the same programme, Country Director of Jhpiego, Dr. Pearl Nanka-Bruce, said the organisation focuses on supporting government health priorities rather than operating independently.

According to her, Jhpiego works closely with the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service to identify national healthcare priorities, develop policies and strategies, and support implementation at the facility level.

She explained that the organisation’s interventions include strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers, providing equipment and technical support, and monitoring ongoing work within the health system.

Dr. Nanka-Bruce added that Jhpiego has been operating since 1978, often working behind the scenes to reinforce government systems rather than maintaining a high public profile.