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Implementation System for Communicable Diseases Control 
Based on the health reforms introduced by the GOG in 1996, the MOH was separated 
into two independent entities, namely the MOH, which is responsible for policy 
legislation, budget appropriation and allocation, and ordinances and the Ghana Health 
Service (GHS), a policy implementation agency.    The GHS created health divisions 
in each regional administrative district and is responsible for implementing national 
health policies.   
The Disease Control Unit of the Public Health Division in the GHS is implementing a 
special program mentioned before to combat malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS.  In 
addition, the Health Surveillance Unit prepares health statistics based on 
epidemiological data collected from health facilities.  The Health Research Unit 
conducts the research (including on non-infectious diseases) that is needed to 
implement the programs (see Figure 4.2). 
 

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