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Gender Minister participates in Women In Sustainability Africa Summit

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and sustainable development during her participation in the inaugural Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit recently.

The summit held under the theme: “The Role of Women as a Source of Labour and Agents of Sustainability.”

The high-level summit brought together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to highlight the vital role women play in advancing sustainability efforts across Africa.

Discussions centered on promoting inclusive policies and strategic programmes that empower women as key actors in sustainable development.

Addressing the summit, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey emphasized that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry, remains steadfast in integrating gender perspectives into national development. She noted that the National Gender Policy (2015) serves as a foundational framework for empowering women, including women with disabilities, by ensuring access to secure livelihoods and economic opportunities.

She further highlighted the development of a national framework and toolkit for engaging men and boys on gender equality, which equips them to become advocates for change in addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls.

Touching on recent legislative milestones, the Minister stated that the passage of the Affirmative Action Act paves the way for increased women’s participation in decision-making and the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable society.

The Minister also noted the Ministry’s initiatives that link social protection with sustainability, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, which not only promotes child nutrition and education but also supports local agricultural production and empowers women farmers.

Concluding her remarks, she added that the Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan incorporates gender-responsive strategies to address climate change impacts on women and marginalized groups.

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.