Consumer Health
Week 2026
Consumer Health Week 2026 is a national, public-interest platform convened by Development Impact Partners (DIP) in partnership with Ghana Health Service (GHS) and anchored on World Health Day. It is a week celebrating consumer-centered health systems and includes two days of exhibitions, innovation showcases, keynotes, policy dialogues, discussions and workshops.
Conference Themes
Explore the critical topics shaping consumer health in Ghana and across the continent.
Safe Medication Practices
Promoting responsible use of medicines and combating counterfeit drugs in communities.
Nutrition & Wellness
Addressing the nutrition transition and promoting healthy dietary habits for all ages.
Digital Health Innovation
Exploring technology solutions that improve access to health information and services.
Herbal & Traditional Medicine
Ensuring safety and regulation of traditional remedies while respecting cultural practices.
Health Literacy
Building capacity for individuals and communities to make informed health decisions.
Consumer Rights in Healthcare
Strengthening consumer protection frameworks and advocacy in the health sector.
Minister of Health
We are honoured to have the Minister of Health officially open Consumer Health Week 2026.
Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
Minister of Health, Government of Ghana
Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is the Minister of Health of the Republic of Ghana. A distinguished public servant and member of parliament, he brings extensive experience in healthcare policy and governance to this critical portfolio.
The Minister's participation underscores the government's commitment to consumer health advocacy and the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving universal health coverage.
Masters of Ceremony
Cynthia Tima Yeboah
Channel Executive
Multimedia Group Limited
Sedem Ofori
CEO
Promoters Ghana Limited
Speakers
Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni
Chief Executive Officer
Food and Drugs Authority
Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea
Director-General
Ghana Health Service
Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey
CEO
National Vaccine Institute
Hon. Dr. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu
Legislator & Human Rights Lawyer
Madina Constituency
Efam Awo Dovi
Chief Executive Officer
ePham Health LTD
Dr. Amma Mpomaa Boadu
Deputy Director, Mental Health
Ghana Health Service
Dr(MH). Yakubu Tobor Yusuf
Registrar
Traditional Medicine Practice Council
Dr. Paul Owusu Donkor
President
Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
Distinguished Leaders
Meet the visionary leaders guiding Consumer Health Week 2026.
Prof. Gordon Awandare
Founding Director, WACCBIP
Gordon Awandare is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Students Affairs at the University of Ghana. He led the establishment of WACCBIP and has helped mobilize over $80m for equipment, infrastructure, and fellowships.
Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings
MP, Klottey-Korle Constituency
A third-term MP, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings chairs the Committee on Security and Intelligence. An alumna of RCSI with ten years in General Practice and Family Medicine.
Our Partnerships
Consumer Health Week 2026 will be implemented through a robust multi-stakeholder partnership framework for maximizing reach and impact.
This diverse collaboration ensures a comprehensive and integrated effort towards advancing consumer-centred health systems in Ghana. Key partners include government agencies, regulatory bodies, development organizations, civil society, and the private sector.
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Health delivery partner
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
Regulatory partner
Development Partners
International collaboration
Civil Society Organizations
Community advocacy
Private Sector
Industry engagement
Government of Ghana
Policy framework
Proudly Supported By
We are grateful to our sponsors whose generous support makes Consumer Health Week Ghana possible.
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