President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said his government has successfully constructed and equipped ten polyclinics since 2017 in governance.
He said in the Central Region, located in Ajumaku Bisease, Gomoa Dawurampong, Biriwa, Etsii Sunkwa, Binpong Egya, Gyamera, Mankrong, Akonfude, Ekumfi Naakwa, and Gomoa Potsin.
President Akufo-Addo said these facilities were completed and commissioned in August 2018, marking a significant step forward in regional healthcare.
Speaking during his acceptance speech for an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Nana Akufo-Addo said In the Greater Accra Region, five polyclinics have been constructed and completed in Ogbojo (Adentan), Ashaiman, Bortianor, Oduman, and Sege, commissioned for use in May 2019.
These facilities have significantly enhanced healthcare access in the region.
The President also highlighted the completion of a nationwide TB case detection program in August 2018, benefiting 48 facilities with essential equipment. Additionally, the major rehabilitation and upgrade of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Phase II, completed and handed over in February 2019, have significantly boosted healthcare delivery in the Northern Region.
“We have constructed ten treatment and holding centers, with two of these facilities located in Aflao and Keta, here in the Volta Region,” President Akufo-Addo mentioned, emphasizing the comprehensive approach his administration has taken in addressing healthcare needs across the country.
Source:Mybrytfmonline/Mensah Atakora
