The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has held a strategic meeting with executives of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA); medical directors, and hospital superintendents to address key challenges confronting the nation’s healthcare system.
The meeting focused on growing concerns such as the rise in medical-legal cases, which threaten the reputation of health facilities and strain public finances.
Hon Akandoh cited persistent audit infractions as evidence of systemic accountability failures, calling for stricter financial discipline and full compliance with procurement regulations. According to the Minister, uncontrolled recruitment of casual staff is draining Internally Generated Funds (IGF) at the facility level, undermining service delivery and financial sustainability.
Addressing operational inefficiencies, the Minister stated that frequent equipment breakdowns and maintenance delays are not merely resource issues but signs of poor management practices. He called for a shift toward maintenance and stronger oversight.
Hon. Akandoh further raised alarm over recurring shortages of consumables and medical supplies, which continue to impact the quality of care. He assured stakeholders of ongoing reforms to improve supply chain management.
He also highlighted the lack of functional emergency services and inadequate disability-friendly infrastructure as critical gaps in Ghana’s health system, emphasizing that upcoming health projects will prioritize these areas.
The Minister acknowledged the crucial role that frontline health professionals and administrators play in sustaining public health and restated the Ministry’s commitment to proactive stakeholder engagement in policy reform and system strengthening.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma/PR Unit
