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PORT HEALTH - GHANA
The Port Health Authority (PHA) is a branch of public health government under the Ministry of Health.

VISION
It main vision is to ensure maximum degree of protection against the international spread of diseases with minimum interference on movement of people, goods and services

MISSION
To provide adequate Public Health services, in accordance with the Public Health Act 851/2012, The IMO Regulations 2006 , The ICAO Regulation 2008 , ANNEX 9 , The International Health Regulations 2005 and The ECOWAS Protocol to travelers, workers and all stakeholders through collaboration, commitment, vigilance, respect and honesty.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of Port Health Ghana has been categorized into three parts thus;


 * To prevent, protect against, control and provide Public Health Response to International Spread Of Diseases in a manner that is commensurate, and restricted to Public Health risk.


 * To effectively regulate and supervise Environmental Health and Sanitation facilities including the provision of portable water supplies, eating establishments and catering services at Entry Points.


 * To work closely and effectively as a team with all stakeholders for optimum Public Health Service delivery at the Points Of Entry.

CORE FUNCTIONS
The following are core functions of Port Health Authority: