The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery across Ghana by completing vital infrastructure projects and integrating digital solutions.
He highlighted the Government’s efforts in ensuring that more healthcare facilities become operational, bringing medical services closer to communities nationwide.
Speaking at the Minister’s Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Information in Accra, Dr. Okoe-Boye emphasized the completion of several hospitals that were previously left uncompleted.
Notable among these are the Kumawu and Fomena District Hospitals, which were started under the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
“Several hospitals that were left uncompleted have been finished under this administration.
For instance, the Kumawu District Hospital, which was less than 30% complete before this Government took office, is now fully operational.
The same applies to Fomena Hospital, which was about 35% complete,” he said.
Dr. Okoe-Boye also noted significant upgrades to existing facilities, mentioning the commissioning of phase two of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, completed at a cost of $20 million.
He explained that the new facilities, such as the fully functional CT scan, have greatly improved diagnostic capabilities at the hospital.
“Patients no longer need to be transported to other hospitals for essential tests like CT scans. Bolga now has its own fully functioning CT scan, marking a major improvement in healthcare delivery,” he added.
In addition to completing and upgrading hospitals, Dr. Okoe-Boye revealed the Government’s investment in specialized medical centers, such as the newly constructed urology and nephrology centers at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The new urology center, equipped with two operating theaters and 71 beds, is expected to reduce waiting times and enhance patient outcomes.
He also pointed to innovative technologies that have been introduced to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas.
“We are using drones to deliver life-saving medicines to remote areas where transportation is a challenge. This initiative has proven crucial, especially during emergencies,” he explained.
The Minister outlined several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Koforidua Eastern Regional Hospital and the 250-bed Sewua Treatment Center in the Ashanti Region, which are expected to further improve healthcare delivery.
“These investments not only improve health outcomes but also create jobs, demonstrating the Government's commitment to both healthcare and economic development,” Dr. Okoe-Boye stated.
He concluded by emphasizing the Government’s determination to ensure that every Ghanaian has access to quality healthcare.
“We are working tirelessly to operationalize more facilities and bring healthcare closer to the people,” the Health Minister said.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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