Ghana National Adolescent Health and Development Programme

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Ghana National Adolescent Health and Development Programme This is a programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) with the vision of having well-informed adolescents and young people adopting healthy lifestyles.

Adolescence is the transitional period from childhood to adulthood. Major physical, psychological and sociological changes occur during this period that can shape their entire life. By the end of the 1990s, it became clear that adolescent-related health problems especially reproductive health problems were on the increase and the need to focus on adolescent health gained prominence especially in t

he public health sector. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) developed the Adolescent Health and Development Programme (ADHD Programme) in the health Sector to address the health needs of adolescents and young people in Ghana. Vision
To have well-informed adolescents and young people adopting healthy lifestyles physically and psychologically and supported by a responsive health system and health related sectors. Mission
To make available appropriate information and counselling services on young people’s health and provide comprehensive health services and other complementary programmes such as self-care, life and livelihood skills to adolescent and young people in Ghana.

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27/11/2025

When asked what practical actions can make the biggest difference in adolescent healthcare delivery, Ms. Sharifa Mohammed, the adolescent health programs manager of the Family Health Division - Ghana Health Service, had this to say.

Do you agree with her, tell us what you also think.

27/11/2025

Poor transportation and referral system in the health sector delays emergency care and affects maternal care services.

Dr. Kennedy T.C Brightson, Director of Family Health Division, advocates for more than one ambulance in every health facility. .

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A strong referral system is the bridge between adolescents and quality health services. Let’s build it.

The Adolescent Health Program Manager, Family Health Division, makes a case for adolescents at the .

The voices of adolescents matter and real adolescent services start with real adolescent inputs.
27/11/2025

The voices of adolescents matter and real adolescent services start with real adolescent inputs.

Increasing health encounters is key to early detection, better outcomes, and healthier futures for every adolescent and ...
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Increasing health encounters is key to early detection, better outcomes, and healthier futures for every adolescent and young person.

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Ghana Health Service
Accra

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 14:00 - 18:00

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