The Ministry of Health has congratulated the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, following his election as Chairman of Committee B of the World Health Organization.

In a statement, the Ministry described the appointment as a major achievement for both the Minister and Ghana’s health sector, noting that it reflects growing international confidence in Ghana’s role in global health governance.

According to the Ministry, Committee B is one of the two main committees of the World Health Assembly and is responsible for handling critical issues relating to the administration and operations of the WHO.

The committee oversees matters including financing, accountability, staffing, institutional reforms, and collaboration with the United Nations and other international organisations.

The Ministry explained that the committee plays a crucial role in shaping decisions on how global health systems are managed, strengthened, and sustained across the world.

“We are proud that the election of the Honourable Minister into this role reflects growing confidence in Ghana’s participation in global health discussions and in the country’s contribution to shaping how the world responds to health challenges,” the statement said.

The Ministry further commended Mr. Akandoh for what it described as his dedication and leadership in the health sector and expressed confidence in his ability to effectively steer the affairs of the committee.

It also reiterated Ghana’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to international health policy discussions and global healthcare reforms.

“Congratulations to our Honourable Minister once again,” the Ministry added.

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