The Ministry of Health has strengthened cardiovascular care delivery across the country with the rollout of new clinical guidelines and the distribution of medical equipment valued at over GH¢6 million.

The intervention, supported by AYA and its partners under the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative, also includes revised national guidelines for the management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), aimed at standardising care and improving outcomes nationwide.

At the launch, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, unveiled updated treatment protocols alongside Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) implementation booklets and training manuals to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery.

He noted that the combined measures would support the government’s Free Primary Healthcare agenda by enhancing early detection and management of conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

The equipment, comprising ECG machines, defibrillators, glucometers, and blood pressure monitors, will be distributed to 179 health facilities across seven regions to improve diagnosis and treatment capacity.

Speaking on behalf of the Country Director of GIZ, Mr. Wilhelm Hugo, underscored the importance of partnerships in tackling non-communicable diseases and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s health system.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry to build a resilient, equitable, and high-quality healthcare system capable of addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.