On Monday, 23?? February, 2026 Ghana and Japan signed Exchange of Notes for an additional grant to support the implementation of “The Project for the Improvement of Health Care System in the Northern Region.” aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, enhancing service delivery and improving access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved communities in the Northern Region to contribute to Ghana’s goal of achieving universal health coverage.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) and on behalf of the Government of Japan by the Ambassador of Japan, Hiroshi Yoshimoto. The additional grant of about USD20 million would accelerate the completion of the project.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs in his remarks recognised the support of the Government of Japan to Ghana and emphasised that the project aligns with Ghana’s broader objective of reducing regional health disparities and advancing universal health coverage. He acknowledged the longstanding partnership between Ghana and Japan and lauded the invaluable contributions of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) to the country’s development across various sectors.
The signing of the Exchange of Notes marks another milestone in the bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan.
