Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

08/06/2026

🌍 WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2026

Food Safety is Everyone’s Business.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who joined our World Food Safety Day Webinar with Send Ghana on “Advancing Food Safety Through Mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWL).”

The webinar was rich, insightful, and engaging, bringing together experts, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the importance of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels in promoting healthier food choices and protecting public health.

A special thank you to Prof. Charles Kweku Apprey and Ms Baaba Sam for sharing their expertise and valuable perspectives, and to all participants for contributing to a meaningful conversation.

As we commemorate World Food Safety Day, we reaffirm our call on the Ministry of Health , Government of Ghana, and all relevant stakeholders to expedite the finalization and adoption of Ghana’s Front-of-Pack Warning Label (FoPWL) Policy. This is a crucial step toward empowering consumers, preventing diet-related diseases, and creating a healthier food environment for all.

Together, let’s continue working towards a safer and healthier Ghana.

05/06/2026

28/05/2026

🌍🥗 WORLD NUTRITION DAY 2026 🥗🌍

Good nutrition shouldn’t be a guessing game! 🚫🧩
Healthy choices start with informed choices. 💚

Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) can help Ghanaians quickly identify packaged foods high in:
⚠️ Sugar
⚠️ Salt
⚠️ Unhealthy fats

With clear labels, we are empowered to make healthier decisions every day. 🛒✨

📢 We call on the Ministry of Health, Ghana to fast-track the implementation of FOPWL in Ghana to protect public health and promote healthier food environments for all. 🇬🇭❤️

🔗 Learn more: https://www.unnutrition.org/events/world-nutrition-day

27/05/2026

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak 🌙

On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, we extend heartfelt wishes to all our Muslim members, colleagues, partners and the wider community.

May this sacred celebration bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, good health and abundant blessings.
As we reflect on the enduring values of sacrifice, compassion, faith and generosity, may we continue to work together to promote health, optimal nutrition, unity and community well-being across Ghana.

Wishing you a meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling Eid celebration.

✨ Eid Mubarak! ✨

23/05/2026

📍 GAND in Action: Driving Policy and Domestic Investment for Nutrition

GAND continues to champion sustainable nutrition financing and policy advocacy in Ghana. Our President, Rev. Prince Baidoo, recently represented the Academy at a high-level Parliamentary Breakfast Meeting organized by Women Media and Change focused on strengthening parliamentary leadership and increasing domestic financing for .

The dialogue brought together policymakers, development partners, nutrition advocates, and key stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable solutions to combat malnutrition and improve national health outcomes.

This collaborative engagement matters for Ghana’s future as it drives policy reforms and long-term nutrition solutions and strengthens sustainable local financial investment for improved health, productivity and national development.

Together, we can build a healthier, stronger and well-nourished Ghana. 💪🏾🇬🇭

22/05/2026

NCD trends related to lifestyle and food choices can be reversed with healthy food environment.. Hence , GAND and partners are calling on the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana to fast track processes leading to implementation of the Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) Policy to help protect Ghanaians from diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. 🇬🇭🍔🥤

Clear warning labels can empower consumers to make healthier food choices and save lives. It’s time for stronger action towards a healthier food environment and a healthier Ghana.

17/05/2026

🌟 Celebrating Excellence and Impact! 🌟

Heartfelt congratulations to Adjo Seyram Ayitey, Zonal Lead of the GAND Board, on her well-deserved recognition at the Joy News Impact Makers Awards! 🏆✨

Ms Alberta’s unwavering commitment to girl-child development, mentorship, and youth empowerment through education continues to transform lives and uplift communities. This honor is a powerful testament to her passion, dedication, and tireless service to humanity.

The GAND Board proudly celebrates this remarkable milestone with you, Alberta. May this achievement be the stepping stone to even greater influence, service, and lasting transformation. Keep shining and impacting generations! 💛👏

Ayekoo 🎉🎉

11/05/2026

Health is everyone’s business.

Government cannot carry the full burden of financing the health sector alone. When people are healthy, they are more productive and the whole economy benefits. That is why private companies, foundations and NGOs all have a role to play in supporting health financing in Ghana.

Share this message and support stronger partnerships for better health.

10/05/2026

Celebrating Our Mothers, Our Strength 💐

Today, the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics proudly honours our mothers and mother figures the backbone of our families, our profession, and our communities. With wisdom, resilience, and compassion, you nurture lives and shape the future of our nation’s health.

You show us that motherhood and professional excellence can walk hand in hand. Your hard work, sacrifice, and commitment inspire us all.
We celebrate you today and always.

Happy Mother’s Day, and may you continue to be richly blessed.

09/05/2026

It’s not just about more money. It’s about better use of it.

Health systems need more resources but they also need to use what they already have efficiently. Development partners can help by providing short-term bridge funding to fill urgent gaps in medical supplies and prevent setbacks in health progress. This support must be temporary with a clear plan for Ghana to take full financial responsibility over time.

Share this message and support smarter, more sustainable health financing.