The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a significant reassignment of several Regional Health Directors to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country.

These changes, effective April 14, 2025, are part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and meet the GHS objectives. The following directors have been reassigned:
Dr. Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng: Former Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) for the Upper East Region, now appointed as the Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PPMED) at GHS headquarters.
Dr. Kennedy T.C. Brightson: Former Medical Superintendent at Shai-Osudoku Municipal Hospital, now Acting Director of Family Health at GHS headquarters.
Dr. Abdulai Abukari: Former RDHS for the Northern Region, now appointed as the Director of Special Duties at GHS headquarters.
Dr. Alberta Adjebeng Biritwum-Nyarko (Mrs.): Former Director at GHS headquarters, PPMED, now appointed as the RDHS for the Central Region.
Dr. Marion Okoh-Owusu: Former Director at GHS headquarters, Family Health Division (FHD), now appointed as the RDHS for the Bono East Region.
Dr Chrysantus Kubio: Previously the RDHS for the Volta Region, he will now serve as the RDHS for the Bono East Region.
Dr Paulina Clara Appiah**: Formerly the RDHS for the Bono East Region, she will now serve as the RDHS for the Western North Region.
Dr Godfred Kwabena Sarpong: Previously the RDHS for the Western North Region, he will now serve as the RDHS for the Northern Region.
Dr John Ekow Otoo: Formerly the Medical Director at the Upper West Regional Hospital, he will now serve as the RDHS for the North East Region.
Dr Robert Amesiya: Previously the RDHS for the Savannah Region, he will now serve as the Acting Regional Director for the Greater Accra Region.
The GHS emphasises that these changes are necessary to ensure that health services are delivered efficiently and effectively, and to meet the healthcare needs of the population.
