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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

COVID-19 in Ghana-Using the health system framework to describe RISE-mitigation strategies for COVID-19 response and recovery in Ghana.

Paa Kobina Forson, Doreenda Enyonam Ahiataku, Richard Owusu, Mohammed Aminu Andrew Musah, Aisha Mustapha, Stanford Adesons, Joseph Ayisah Eyeson, Albert Wuddah-Martey, Belinda Afriyie Nimako, Leah Greenspan and 13 more

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23 authors.

Paa Kobina ForsonJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Doreenda Enyonam AhiatakuJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Richard OwusuJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Mohammed Aminu Andrew MusahJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Aisha MustaphaIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Stanford AdesonsJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Joseph Ayisah EyesonJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Albert Wuddah-MarteyIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Belinda Afriyie NimakoGhana Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana.
Leah GreenspanIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Erin SullivanIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
John EleezaIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Franklin Asiedu-BekoeGhana Health Service, Accra, Ghana.
Kwame Amponsa-AchianoGhana Health Service, Accra, Ghana.
Lawrence Ofori-BoaduGhana Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana.
Karen CadwellIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Aimee OgunroIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Michelle SchaanIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.
Nichodemus GebeGhana Health Service, Accra, Ghana.
Ebo HammondGhana Health Service, Accra, Ghana.
Molly StrachanJhpiego Corporation, Baltimore, MD, United States.
Pearl Nanka-BruceJhpiego, Accra, Ghana.
Zohra BalsaraIndependent Consultant, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

Navigating global crises like the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) demands strategic and impactful health interventions. Evaluating these interventions is crucial for fortifying health systems at both national and global scales. This article described and appraised projects carried out under the United States Government-funded, Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) initiative during the pandemic in Ghana, offering insights and lessons learned through six health system building blocks. A mixed study design using qualitative and quantitative approaches: comprehensive document review, engagement with project managers and case narratives of data collections were adopted to appraise 10 novel interventions. Projects were selected using a census method, which included all projects that had been completed at the time of appraisal. Following selection, each project was mapped to the six building components using well-defined criteria; sustainable health financing, service provision, health management and leadership, products and logistics, information systems and data integration, and human resource. Overall, significant improvements in service delivery and health system strength were noted. COVID-19 immunization was successfully integrated into routine service delivery, resulting in 93.2% coverage attainment. Data quality audits and saturation analyses result in the institutionalization of standardized reporting and real-time data utilization. Under the Test-2-Treat (T2T) project, access to COVID-19 medications was provided to 79% confirmed cases. Additionally, RISE-supported oxygen interventions (LOX/PSA systems) improved equitable access to medical oxygen, reducing travel distances for peripheral facilities by 12.1% to 69.7% to procure medical oxygen. Capacity-building activities further strengthened service delivery and equipment maintenance, while generating critical lessons for the Ghana Health Service on integrating pandemic response interventions into routine health system functions.

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COVID-19Delivery of Health CareGhanaHumansPandemicsPublic Health InfrastructureSARS-CoV-2capacity buildingCOVID-19Ghanahealth financinghealth information systems and data integrationhealth management and leadershiphealth system building blocksReaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE)

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PMCPMC13243293

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