Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, has endorsed the Women in Medicine (WIM) Global Leadership Fellowship, describing it as a significant step toward advancing gender equality and strengthening leadership capacity within the country’s health sector.
Addressing participants at the All-Cohort Meeting 2026 in Accra on April 9, Prof. Ayensu Danquah noted that the fellowship comes at a critical time when Ghana is intensifying efforts to build a resilient and responsive healthcare system.
She underscored the importance of empowering women professionals with the skills and confidence needed to take up leadership roles and influence policy and practice.
“The future of healthcare depends not only on innovation but also on inclusive leadership,” she indicated, adding that initiatives like the WIM Fellowship provide a pathway for women to actively contribute to decision-making processes within the sector.
The nine-month, part-time programme is designed for women working in healthcare across low- and middle-income countries. It focuses on developing competencies in leadership, research, communication, and strategic project execution, while also fostering collaboration and mentorship among participants.
Prof. Ayensu Danquah highlighted that the programme’s emphasis on evidence-based decision-making and efficient resource management aligns with Ghana’s broader health priorities, particularly in improving service delivery and achieving equitable health outcomes.
She further urged qualified Ghanaian professionals to seize the opportunity, stressing that investing in women’s leadership is essential to addressing systemic challenges and driving long-term transformation in healthcare.
The Women in Medicine (WIM) Global Leadership Fellowship continues to gain recognition as a platform for nurturing the next generation of female health leaders, equipping them with the tools and networks needed to effect meaningful change in their respective countries.
By Enyonam Haligah
