Jhpiego Partners Stakeholders to Expand Women’s Healthcare Interventions in Ghana
Global health nonprofit organization, Jhpiego is scaling up its operations in Ghana with focus on maternal, newborn, and women’s health, as part of broader efforts to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes across the country.
Country Director, Dr. Pearl Nanka-Bruce, shared this on the sidelines of the Jhpiego Regional Media Exchange held in Accra, where she outlined a range of interventions currently being implemented in collaboration with key stakeholders.
According to her, the organisation’s expanded portfolio targets critical gaps in maternal and newborn care, while also addressing broader women’s health challenges through integrated and community-focused approaches.
Dr. Nanka-Bruce highlighted the rollout of the BEAT Breast Cancer Project, a flagship initiative being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service. The project is designed to improve early detection, increase awareness, and enhance treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients across the country.
She explained that early diagnosis remains one of the most critical challenges in breast cancer management in Ghana, often leading to late-stage detection and reduced survival rates. The BEAT Breast Cancer project seeks to tackle this by strengthening screening systems, building capacity among healthcare professionals, and expanding public education campaigns.
“This initiative is not just about awareness; it is about building a system that can detect early, respond effectively, and support patients throughout their treatment journey,” she noted.
Beyond breast cancer, Jhpiego’s interventions are also focused on improving access to quality healthcare services for women and vulnerable populations, particularly in underserved communities. These efforts include training health workers, enhancing service delivery systems, and supporting policy implementation to ensure sustainable impact.
Dr. Nanka-Bruce emphasised that the organisation’s approach is rooted in collaboration, working closely with government agencies, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders to strengthen Ghana’s health system.
She added that improving health outcomes requires not only medical interventions but also sustained public engagement and education to encourage preventive care and early health-seeking behaviour.
The expansion of Jhpiego’s programmes comes at a time when Ghana is intensifying efforts to improve healthcare delivery and reduce inequalities in access to services.
With a growing portfolio of interventions and strategic partnerships, Jhpiego aims to contribute significantly to building a more resilient and responsive healthcare system, particularly in advancing the health and well-being of women across the country.
