Japan supports Northern Region hospitals with $20m grant

Ghana and Japan have signed a US$20 million grant to support selected hospitals in the Northern Region, as part of efforts to improve health service delivery in the area.

According to the Minsters facebook post, the agreement was formalised on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, with Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa signing on behalf of Ghana and Ambassador Hiroshi Yoshimoto signing for Japan.

The grant is expected to improve access to healthcare services in parts of northern Ghana, where gaps in infrastructure and service delivery persist.

Mr Ablakwa said access to quality and affordable healthcare remains a priority of the Mahama administration. He noted that the support from Japan fits into the government’s broader plans for the health sector.

He said the agreement reflects the long-standing relations between Ghana and Japan and their continued cooperation in areas that affect people’s lives.

Japan has over the years supported Ghana in sectors such as health, education and infrastructure through bilateral arrangements.

The latest agreement adds to ties between Accra and Tokyo, with both sides indicating their intent to deepen relations.

Details on the beneficiary hospitals and timelines for implementation are expected to be announced by the relevant authorities.