Ghana and Japan have deepened their bilateral ties with the signing of a $20 million grant facility to improve healthcare delivery in selected hospitals across Ghana’s Northern Region.
The agreement, formalised through an exchange of notes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, underscores the shared commitment of both countries to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana, while Japan was represented by its Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto.
The grant is expected to fund critical upgrades in health infrastructure, the provision of essential medical equipment, and broader improvements in service delivery at beneficiary hospitals in the northern part of the country. Officials say the intervention will enhance the capacity of these facilities to provide efficient and timely care to residents.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Ablakwa described health as a central pillar of the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, stressing that improved healthcare outcomes remain key to Ghana’s national development agenda.
He also reaffirmed Ghana’s appreciation for its long-standing partnership with Japan, noting that cooperation in critical sectors such as health continues to have a direct and positive impact on the lives of citizens.
The latest agreement further strengthens diplomatic relations between Accra and Tokyo and highlights Japan’s continued support for Ghana’s efforts to build a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system.
