The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), has commissioned a state-of-the-art model healthcare facility in Abotia Kpota, Volta Region.
This milestone is expected to enhance healthcare delivery in the region and significantly improve access to quality medical services.
During the ceremony, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated that the newly established health facility aims to provide quality healthcare services to the local community, thereby bridging the gap in healthcare access and enhancing health outcomes in the region.
He commended the Republic of South Korea for being a strong ally of the Government of Ghana and also acknowledged the various developmental programs that South Korea has supported, notably through funding, technical assistance, and grants, which have significantly contributed to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“This collaborative effort between the MoH and KOFIH demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system and improving the overall well-being of its citizens,” he stated.
The Minister reassured the public that the Ministry is committed to ensuring collective participation from all, emphasizing that achieving high-quality Universal Health Coverage requires strong community involvement under the leadership of traditional leaders.
He assured the public that the Ministry would continue to monitor and support the facility to ensure its sustainability.
The health center is equipped with modern medical equipment and staffed by trained healthcare professionals. It will provide a variety of services, including maternal and child healthcare, general outpatient and inpatient services, laboratory services, and community-based health programs.
His Excellency Kyongsig Park, the South Korean ambassador to Ghana, announced that KOFIH plans to soon expand the Ho Teaching Hospital due to the strong bilateral ties between Ghana and Korea.
As part of the event, a newly established Biomedical Engineering Unit was commissioned in the Volta Regional Health Directorate.
This Unit, supported by KOFIH, ensures proper maintenance and management of medical equipment, ultimately improving the efficiency of healthcare services in the region.
The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, also paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/PR Unit
