Ghana, Japan Sign Additional US$20 Million Grant to Boost Healthcare in Northern Region

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The Governments of Ghana and Japan have signed an Exchange of Notes for an additional grant of approximately US$20 million to support the implementation of “The Project for the Improvement of Health Care System in the Northern Region.”

The agreement, signed on Monday, 23rd February 2026, is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, enhancing service delivery, and improving access to quality healthcare—particularly in underserved communities across the Northern Region. The intervention is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana’s efforts toward achieving universal health coverage.

The Exchange of Notes was signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and on behalf of the Government of Japan by the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto.

In his remarks, the Foreign Affairs Minister expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Japan for their continued support to Ghana’s development agenda. He noted that the project aligns with Ghana’s broader objective of reducing regional health disparities and expanding access to quality healthcare services nationwide.

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The Minister also commended the longstanding bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan, highlighting the significant contributions of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) to Ghana’s development across various sectors over the years.

The additional funding is expected to accelerate the completion of the healthcare improvement project in the Northern Region and further deepen the strong partnership between the two countries.
The signing ceremony marks another milestone in the enduring and cordial relations between Ghana and Japan.