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    Leadership

    A distinguished career spanning clinical practice, healthcare administration, and public health leadership.

    Current Role

    Director-General

    Ghana Health Service
    Current
    Accra, Ghana
    2021 — Present

    Leading Ghana's primary healthcare delivery agency, overseeing nationwide health programs, and spearheading health sector reforms.

    Previous Key Roles

    Director, Institutional Care Division

    Ghana Health Service
    2018 — 2021
    Accra, Ghana

    Managed institutional healthcare facilities, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and strengthened hospital management systems.

    Deputy Director

    National Ambulance Service
    2015 — 2018
    Accra, Ghana

    Played a key role in developing emergency medical services and pre-hospital care systems across Ghana.

    Consultant Neurosurgeon

    Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
    2010 — 2015
    Accra, Ghana

    Performed complex neurosurgical procedures and contributed to the training of medical residents.

    Medical Officer

    Ghana Health Service
    2005 — 2010
    Various Regions, Ghana

    Provided essential healthcare services in underserved communities, gaining valuable experience in primary healthcare delivery.

    SK

    Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea

    Director-General, GHS

    Leading Ghana's healthcare transformation with vision, expertise, and unwavering commitment to public health excellence.

    Ghana Health Service

    Committed to providing and prudently managing comprehensive and accessible health service with special emphasis on primary health care.

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