Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy
Improving the quality of adolescent health care in Ghana
Highlights
During the adolescent period, young people undergo physical and psychological changes which have implications for their social, economic and health development. The health and development of adolescents and young people are crucial for the development of the country. The health of young people living in Ghana is an integral part of the development agenda for the populace. They are the nation's most valuable resource. The health sector has the mandate to contribute to the promotion of the health and development of young people through the provision of quality adolescent health care using integration of services and programmes in health facilities and outreach sites including mobile services.
