The GHS port health department has received personal protective equipment and essential supplies from the International Organization for Migration to support its operations.
The Ghana Health Service announced the support in a report published on September 15, 2026.
The intervention is aimed at strengthening the work of Port Health officers as they carry out public health duties at Ghana’s points of entry.
GHS port health gets additional support
The latest assistance adds to ongoing efforts to improve Ghana’s preparedness at its borders.
Port Health plays an important role in detecting and responding to potential public health threats linked to international travel and movement across borders.
The Ghana Health Service has been working to improve coordination, surveillance and emergency readiness across the country’s points of entry.
In December 2025, GHS said its Port Health Department oversaw 51 approved and 12 unapproved points of entry.
IOM has supported border health in Ghana
The latest support builds on previous collaboration between IOM and Ghana’s health authorities.
IOM has previously provided infrastructure and equipment to strengthen Port Health operations at major land borders.
In 2023, IOM, with support from partners, helped provide WASH facilities, isolation structures and medical equipment at locations including Elubo, Aflao and Paga.
The support was designed to improve the ability of frontline officials to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Border health remains a national priority
Ghana has continued to strengthen measures at its points of entry as part of wider health security efforts.
The Ghana Health Service recently held engagements to improve coordination among Port Health workers and strengthen emergency preparedness across the country’s entry points.
The Service has also been working with partners to improve preparedness for infectious disease threats.
In June 2026, GHS coordinated a meeting at Kotoka International Airport to strengthen measures for detecting and managing suspected Ebola cases among arriving travellers.
Those measures included health declarations, temperature screening, risk assessment, secondary screening and infection prevention practices.
IOM support strengthens frontline readiness
The provision of PPEs and essential supplies gives Port Health officers additional support as they carry out their duties.
For frontline workers, appropriate protective equipment is important when responding to suspected health threats at busy points of entry.
The latest intervention also reflects the continued cooperation between Ghana and international partners on public health preparedness.
For the GHS port health department, the support comes as the country continues efforts to strengthen surveillance and response systems at its borders.
Source: MohGovGh
