President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, throughout his approval speech for an Honorary Physician of Scientific Research Level from the College of Wellness and Allied Sciences (UHAS), highlighted the substantial success of his management in the medical care market.
With a complete expense of over GH cents 33 billion, the Akufo-Addo federal government has actually made exceptional strides in boosting medical care facilities throughout Ghana.
The Head of state described the various medical care tasks finished under his management, stressing the building and gearing up of polyclinics, medical facilities, and specific therapy facilities. These tasks have actually been vital in dealing with the medical care demands of numerous areas and boosting the total high quality of medical care solutions in the nation.
” We have actually efficiently built and outfitted 10 polyclinics in the Central Area, situated in Ajumaku Bisease, Gomoa Dawurampong, Biriwa, Etsii Sunkwa, Binpong Egya, Gyamera, Mankrong, Akonfude, Ekumfi Naakwa, and Gomoa Potsin,” Head of state Akufo-Addo introduced. He included that these centers were finished and appointed in August 2018, noting a substantial progression in local medical care.
In the Greater Accra Area, 5 polyclinics have actually been built and finished in Ogbojo (Adentan), Ashaiman, Bortianor, Oduman, and Sege, appointed for usage in Might 2019. These centers have actually substantially boosted medical care gain access to in the area.
The Head of state likewise highlighted the conclusion of an across the country TB situation discovery program in August 2018, profiting 48 centers with important tools. In addition, the significant recovery and upgrade of the Tamale Mentor Healthcare Facility, Stage II, finished and turned over in February 2019, have actually substantially enhanced medical care distribution in the North Area.
” We have actually built 10 therapy and holding facilities, with 2 of these centers found in Aflao and Keta, right here in the Volta Area,” Head of state Akufo-Addo stated, stressing the extensive strategy his management has actually absorbed dealing with medical care requires throughout the nation.
Additionally, the Head of state described the building of local and area medical facilities by the Egyptian business, Euroget. Significant amongst these tasks are the Wa Regional Health center, appointed in August 2019, the Ga East Municipal Healthcare Facility (Kwabenya) in November 2019, and the Nsawkaw, Tepa, Twifo-Praso, and Konongo Area Hospitals, appointed in between 2021 and 2022. These centers have actually substantially boosted medical care solutions in their corresponding areas.
The Bekwai Area Health center, appointed in November 2020, is presently functional, offering the individuals of Bekwai. The College of Ghana Medical Centre (Stage II), appointed on 24th December 2021, has actually enhanced clinical research study and therapy abilities. In addition, area medical facilities and polyclinics in Sawla, Tolon, Somanya, Buipe, Wheta, and Bamboi were finished and turned over in February 2021, enhancing key medical care throughout numerous neighborhoods.
The Head of state likewise stated the growth of radiotherapy and nuclear medication solutions at both Korle Bu Mentor Healthcare Facility and Komfo Anokye Mentor Health center, boosting cancer cells therapy abilities. Area medical facilities and incorporated IT systems in Dodowa, Fomena, and Kumawu were finished and appointed since July 2024, additionally improving medical care facilities.
A number of tasks have actually been finished and are waiting for appointing, consisting of public health and wellness centers in the Western Area, the Bolgatanga Regional Healthcare Facility Stage III, and twelve area medical facilities in the Eastern, Ashanti, Ahafo, and Greater Accra Regions. The Urology and Nephrology Centre of Quality at Korle-Bu Mentor Health center and numerous therapy and holding facilities are likewise in the lasts.
Recurring tasks slated for conclusion by December 2024 consist of added therapy and holding facilities, personnel lodging at Dodowa, repair of Effia Nkwanta lab, and a paediatric facility in Weija-Gbawe town. The federal government is likewise building a training center for the National Rescue Solution at Nkenkasu in the Ashanti Area and gearing up the Komfo Anokye Mentor Healthcare Facility Maternal and Kid’s Block.
In addition, the Head of state highlighted the Program 111 campaign, which intends to offer 101 conventional 100-bed area medical facilities, 6 brand-new local medical facilities, and 2 psychological medical facilities at an approximated expense of $1.765 billion. The ordinary conclusion price of the continuous Program 111 tasks is 65%, with some websites nearing 80% conclusion.
The Head of state kept in mind that these tasks are being embarked on by native Ghanaian specialists, supplying straight and indirect work to Ghanaians. Upon conclusion, the Program 111 medical facilities will certainly use roughly 67,635 individuals, substantially increasing work in the medical care market.
Along with facilities growth, the Akufo-Addo federal government has actually hired 202,527 clinical workers given that 2017, consisting of physicians, registered nurses, sustain personnel, pharmacologists, clinical herbalists, and allied health and wellness experts. The National Medical Insurance System has actually likewise seen a revival, with energetic subscription boosting from 10.6 million in 2016 to 17.9 million at the end of 2023.
” Our job is much from total. We are dedicated to proceeding our initiatives to enhance medical care distribution throughout the nation, with the utmost objective of accomplishing Universal Health and wellness Protection (UHC) by 2030,” Head of state Akufo-Addo attested.
The Head of state’s speech highlighted the substantial development made in medical care facilities under his management, showing a dedication to guaranteeing accessibility to high quality medical care for all Ghanaians and preparing for a brighter, much healthier future.
Dispersed by APO Team in behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.
