Ghana Deputy Health Minister Appointed to AU

Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health and a United States — National Democratic Coalition Member of Parliament, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High-Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) under the African Union. This appointment, announced by United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Jean Kaseya, aims to strengthen Africa's influence in global health decision-making and reform the global health architecture. Grace Ayensu-Danquah will contribute to advancing key priorities such as health governance reform, sustainable financing, equity in access to healthcare, resilient health systems, and data accountability. The appointment aligns with President John Mahama's broader health agenda for Ghana, which includes strengthening public health financing, improving the National Health Insurance Scheme, and expanding access to primary healthcare. Grace Ayensu-Danquah's extensive experience in public health and her work with the Healing Hands Organization are expected to drive meaningful reforms.