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COVID-19 Information  Last updated: March 2, 2023  The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see  Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers .   Check the CDC website for additional information and  Frequently Asked Questions  .  Entry and Exit Requirements  Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? Yes      ...
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By | 10 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer and the NHIA CEO Dr. Benard Oko Boye with the management board of NHIA, Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency and Dep. Minister for Finance Abena Osei-Asare with the signed partnership agreements

U.S. Launches Five-Year $5 Million Partnership with NHIA to Improve Quality of Health Care, Digitization, and Access

Accra, GHANA – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer yesterday announced $5 million in new U.S. funding to improve the performance of the National Health Insurance Scheme and ensure quality of health services in Ghana.  The Ambassador joined the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, to launch ...
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By | 21 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, USAID | Tags:

Ambassador Palmer speaking to journalists at Exercise Flintlock 2023 - Demonstration on March 14, 2023.

Exercise Flintlock 2023 – Demonstration – Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks Exercise Flintlock 2023 – Demonstration Sogakope Resort, Volta River Tuesday, March 14, 2023 -As Prepared- Good morning! To our distinguished international partners, Akwaaba and to our gracious hosts, the Ghana Armed Forces, Medaase.  I’m looking forward to today’s activities. After a year of planning and two weeks of activity by over 1,400 ...
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By | 15 March, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

U.S. and Partners Celebrate International Women’s Day

Accra, Ghana – The U.S. Embassy Ghana is commemorating International Women’s Day across Ghana, highlighting U.S. support for women and their essential role in Ghanaian life, culture, education, politics, and economy.  In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the U.S. Embassy, Alliance Française Accra, and Goethe-Institute Ghana are hosting the  Women in Motion Film Festival in Accra from March 8-17 .  The eight ...
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By | 8 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

Women in Motion Film Festival Accra

We are teaming up with  Alliance Française d’Accra  and  Goethe-Institut Ghana to bring you eight nights of films for, about, and by women from March  8 – 17, 2023. This film festival is part of activities marking Women’s History Month. All screenings are free. Find the full program line-up and other information here: https://bit.ly/WIMAccra
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By | 3 March, 2023 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: ,

U.S. Deepens Support for Ghanaian Children with Season 2 of Kofi Kommando Animated TV show

U.S. Deepens Support for Ghanaian Children with Season 2 of Kofi Kommando Animated TV show Popular cartoon series promotes healthy behaviors and inclusivity Northern Region, Ghana – The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching Season 2 of Kommando in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana Education ...
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By | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, USAID

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