Government’s Health Infrastructure Projects Yielding Positive Results – Okoe-Boye
The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has announced that Ghana has made notable progress in healthcare delivery with a focus on expanding infrastructure and leveraging digital solutions.
He indicated that the Kumawu and Fomena District hospitals which were started by the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) Government have been completed by the Nana-Addo led administration.
“Several hospitals that were left uncompleted have been finished under this Government administration. For example, the Kumawu District Hospital, which was less than 30% complete before this Government came into office, is now fully operational. The same goes for Fomena Hospital, which was about 35% complete”, the Health Minister said.
Dr. Okoe-Boye made the assertion at the Minister’s Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Information in Accra today.
He mentioned that the Government has also upgraded existing hospitals, which included the commissioning of phase two of the Bolgatanga Hospital at a cost of $20 million.
“Before, patients had to be transported to another hospital for essential diagnostic tests like CT scans. Now, Bolga has its own fully functioning CT scan, which is a significant step forward in healthcare delivery,” Dr. Okoe-Boye noted.
The Minister stated that the construction of ultra-modern facilities like the urology and nephrology centres at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital promises to transform specialized healthcare in the country.
“The new urology centre will have two theaters working 24/7 and is equipped with 71 beds. This facility alone will significantly reduce waiting times for procedures and improve patient outcomes”, he said.
The Government has also integrated innovative technologies like drone deliveries to improve access to medical supplies in remote areas.
“We are using drones to deliver life-saving medicines to rural areas where transportation is a challenge. This initiative has proven essential, particularly in emergency situations”, the Health Minister added.
The Minister listed several ongoing projects, which included the completion of the Koforidua Eastern Regional Hospital and the 250-bed Sewua Treatment Center in Ashanti Region which is poised to further enhance healthcare delivery in Ghana.
“These investments not only improve health outcomes but also create jobs, demonstrating the government’s commitment to both healthcare and economic development,” he said.
He explained that the country’s healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, with the Government determined to ensure every Ghanaian has access to quality medical care.
“We are working tirelessly to operationalize more facilities and bring healthcare closer to the people,” the Minister emphasized.
