Samuel Kaba Akoriyea
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, recognized for his commitment to improving healthcare access for persons with disabilities. In a recent meeting with the National Disability Council and the National Disability Federation, he outlined significant measures aimed at creating inclusive healthcare systems across Ghana, emphasizing the need for disability-friendly facilities and enhanced access to medical services.
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Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, signed a press release condemning attacks on health workers.
Ghana Health Service condemns attacks on staff
Ghana· 2026-02-21Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea announced the mandatory typhoid vaccination programme for food handlers nationwide.
GHS to roll out typhoid vaccination for food handlersGhana· 2026-02-02Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the current Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service.
GTEC to undertake forensic audit of appointments at C.K. Tedam Univ following revelation of 'significant procedural breach' by Vice-ChancellorGhana· 2025-09-11
Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is involved in a controversy regarding the use of the unearned title of 'Professor' at C.K. Tedam University.
GTEC takes on C.K. Tedam Univ lecturer Samuel Kaba Akoriyea for using unearned 'Prof' titleGhana· 2025-09-10
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea highlighted the low percentage of men above 50 who have undergone PSA tests.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month launchedGhana· 2025-09-04
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service.
Meet the 9-member team overseeing UGMC transfer to University of GhanaGhana· 2025-07-09
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service.
GHS, UG authorities move to contain mild COVID-19 outbreak on campusGhana· 2025-06-26Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is a member of the NHIA Board representing the Ghana Health Service.
Anne Sansa Daly's appointment as NHIA board member revoked by PresidencyGhana· 2025-05-28
Members include Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea from the Ghana Health Service.
Anne Sansa Daly not sworn in as NHIA board member - Ministry of Health clarifiesGhana· 2025-05-28
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea signed the statement confirming the new Mpox cases in Ghana.
Ghana confirms two new Mpox cases; total rises to fourGhana· 2025-05-18Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service who announced the confirmation of two cases of Mpox in Accra.
GHS takes measures to check Mpox outbreakGhana· 2025-05-17Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the acting Director General of the Ghana Health Service.
Ghana confirms 2 cases of Mpox in AccraGhana· 2025-05-16Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service.
Ghana Health Service reshuffles senior staff in major structural overhaulGhana· 2025-05-05
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea read a speech on behalf of the Minister of Health at the event.
Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deathsGhana· 2025-04-28
Prof Samuel Kaba Akoriyea is the acting Director General of the Ghana Health Service who signed the circular regarding washroom fees.
Stop charging 'toilet fees' for usage of washrooms in hospitals - Ghana Health Service to directorsGhana· 2025-04-20Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, said the facility would help save lives in emergencies.
Czech President Petr Pavel opens Czech-built €71.5million hospital at KponeGhana· 2025-04-10
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of GHS, pledged full institutional support for the initiative.
Ghana Health Service targets early breast cancer detection in three regionsGhana· 2025-03-05Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has emphasized the importance of ethical AI use in healthcare.
Experts urge ethical AI use in Ghana’s healthcare systemGhana· 2025-02-23
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea stressed the need for inclusive healthcare across the country.
Ghana Health Service to improve healthcare access for persons with disabilitiesGhana· 2025-02-20