Ghana has launched the second phase of the Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa (TDDA) programme to strengthen disease surveillance, prevention, and response.

The initiative, supported by the UK Government, was announced by the Ghana Health Service on its official Facebook page on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The programme is part of efforts to bolster Ghana’s health system in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and five other African countries.

Speaking at the launch, Health Minister Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the UK Government remains committed to improving health security in Africa.

He stated that the programme would support early disease detection, improve response efforts, and contribute to Ghana’s National Integrated Health Security Framework.

Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, underscored the need for community involvement in public health.

He stressed that rapid response measures are crucial in containing outbreaks such as cholera, meningitis, and measles.

The TDDA Phase Two programme is expected to strengthen Ghana’s ability to detect and contain disease outbreaks within seven days, reinforcing both national and global health security.