The World Health Organization (WHO) has supported Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its capacity for disease surveillance and emergency response through the provision of 205 laptop computers valued at over GHS 3 million to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) under the Pandemic Fund Project.

The equipment, procured by WHO as an Implementing Entity for the Pandemic Fund Project in Ghana, will enhance electronic surveillance and reporting systems across the country, enabling health workers to collect, analyse and share critical health information more efficiently for timely public health action.

The package includes 200 standard-specification laptops to support surveillance activities at the subnational level and five high-performance laptops to strengthen the coordination and management of surveillance operations.

The investment is expected to improve access to digital tools for surveillance officers, strengthen data-driven decision-making and contribute to Ghana’s ability to rapidly detect, assess and respond to emerging public health threats.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, WHO Ghana Country Representative, Dr Fiona Braka, emphasized the importance of resilient surveillance systems in protecting communities from health emergencies.

“Strong surveillance systems are the foundation of effective outbreak prevention and response. By equipping health workers with the necessary digital tools, we are supporting Ghana to generate timely, reliable data that informs decisions and enables faster action”, she said.

The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, acknowledged WHO’s continued partnership in supporting Ghana’s health priorities.

“WHO has continued to be a valuable partner in advancing Ghana’s health agenda. This support will strengthen our surveillance systems and improve the use of data for timely public health action”, she said.

The support forms part of WHO’s broader contribution to Ghana’s pandemic prevention, preparedness and response efforts under the Pandemic Fund Project, which focuses on strengthening key capacities including surveillance, laboratory systems, workforce readiness and coordination mechanisms.

Through continued collaboration with the Government of Ghana and national partners, WHO remains committed to supporting the country to build a stronger, more resilient health security system capable of preventing, detecting and responding to future health threats.