14/03/2025
Ghana has launched the Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa (TDDA) Phase Two program, supported by the UK Government, to enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and response. The initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s focus on public health emergencies and aims to strengthen the country’s health system in collaboration with the Africa CDC, WHO, and five African countries.
Speaking at the launch, the Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized the UK Government’s commitment to improving health security in Africa. He noted that the program would support early disease detection, enhance response efforts, and contribute to Ghana’s National Integrated Health Security Framework.
Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the Service, underscored the importance of community engagement in public health and the need for rapid response mechanisms to combat outbreaks such as cholera, meningitis, and measles.
The TDDA Phase Two initiative is expected to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks within seven days, reinforcing national and global health security.
