Ghana and Japan have signed a US$20 million grant facility aimed at improving health delivery in selected hospitals across the Northern Region.
The agreement was formalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, signed the exchange of notes.
The grant underscores Japan’s continued support for Ghana’s health sector, with the funds expected to enhance infrastructure, equipment, and service delivery in hospitals serving some of the country’s most underserved communities.
Minister Ablakwa emphasized that access to quality and affordable healthcare remains a cardinal priority of the Mahama Administration. He noted that the grant will significantly strengthen Ghana’s capacity to provide equitable health services, particularly in regions where medical facilities face acute challenges.
Both Ghana and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to impactful diplomatic cooperation, highlighting the agreement as a milestone in their longstanding partnership.
Analysts say the grant reflects Japan’s broader strategy of supporting sustainable development in Africa, while reinforcing Ghana’s efforts to expand healthcare access as part of its national development agenda.
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