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Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has commissioned Ghana’s first Public Health Operations Response Centre at Pantang, a major coordination hub established by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to bolster the country’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
The facility, handed over to the Ghana Health Service through the Ministry of Health, is expected to significantly improve the use of real-time data and support faster, evidence-based decision-making during public health emergencies.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Minister described the centre as a landmark achievement in Ghana’s efforts to build a strong, science-driven system for managing outbreaks.
He emphasised that effective coordination remains essential in responding to public health threats, adding that the new centre will enhance not only national operations but also cross-border collaboration across the subregion and the African continent. He further assured development partners that the centre will be properly maintained and used strictly for its intended purpose.
Dr. Kokou Nouwame Ahinon, Regional Director of the Western Africa Regional Coordinating Centre of the Africa CDC, highlighted the strategic importance of the facility to the continent’s “7-1-7” target—detecting health threats within seven days, notifying authorities within one day, and initiating an early response within seven days.
He noted that the centre will equip countries with the tools and connectivity needed to link district, regional, and national response structures, as well as facilitate collaboration among African Union member states. Dr. Ahinon added that the Africa CDC is proud to support Ghana with the equipment and capacity required to strengthen its emergency readiness.
