Development Impact Partners (DIP), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service(GHS), will host Consumer Health Week 2026 in Accra from Monday, April 6 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing together health institutions, regulators, civil society, and the private sector to promote consumer-centred healthcare in Ghana.
The week-long event will be officially launched on Tuesday, April 7 at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, timed to coincide with World Health Day.
Held under the theme “Empowering Consumers, Strengthening Health Systems,” the initiative is designed to advance consumer health literacy, patient safety, responsible health practices, and public trust in Ghana’s healthcare system.
Activities begin on April 6 with public engagement and health education programmes. From April 7 to 8, a summit and health expo will take place, featuring policy dialogues, panel discussions, exhibitions, innovation showcases, capacity-building workshops, and on-site health screenings. The remaining days, April 9 to 12, will be dedicated to community outreach, consumer education, and health screening programmes across Accra.
The organisers say the initiative seeks to deepen public awareness of health rights and patient safety, promote the responsible use of health products and services, and provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and innovation within the sector.
It also aims to contribute to national health policy discussions and strengthen collaboration between public and private actors.
Among the expected outcomes are improved consumer health literacy, stronger public confidence in Ghana’s health and regulatory systems, and the generation of policy recommendations to inform future healthcare strategies.
Key stakeholders attending include the Food and Drugs Authority, development partners, civil society organisations, healthcare professionals, the media, and consumer groups.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
