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Health Minister inaugurates boards of key health institutions, demands reform and accountability

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated newly constituted boards of several key health institutions across the country and called for accountability, integrity, and measurable results in their operations. In a statement, Mr Akandoh stressed that the appointments were not ceremonial but rather a “solemn call to service” that required disciplined and results-oriented leadership. He said every board member would sign performance contracts with defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and would be expected to submit regular reports to his office. The boards inaugurated included that of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale, Cape Coast, and Sunyani Teaching Hospitals, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Minister directed that all hospitals maintain two separate accounts—one for infrastructure maintenance and the other for servicing critical medical equipment, stressing that “maintenance […]

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Health Minister Donates Medical Equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, Urges End to Strike

Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility. He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essentialConsumables amounting to about 35 items. Among the items highlighted wereEmergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels. The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues. He […]

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I had no intention to disrespect anybody; let’s end strike – Akandoh to TTH doctors

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has appealed for calm at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), asking doctors to return to work. Following the tensions generated by his unannounced visit to the hospital on Tuesday, the Juaboso MP has stated that he had no intention to disrespect any health worker. At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, April 24, Mr. Akandoh stated his action was triggered by a personal experience, empathy, and commitment to the health sector. “It can happen to anybody; it happened to me. When I had an accident, the first place I was rushed to was Nyinahini District Hospital. I never imagined that I would one day be at Nyinahini District Hospital, but I was there. “And so, today, from where I sit, I will contribute my quota to the development of this sector. I have […]

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GHS140 Million Needed to Fully Operationalize Bokoro Agenda 111 Hospital – Health Minister Akandoh

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana’s Minister for Health, has disclosed that an additional GHS140 million is required to fully operationalize the Bokoro Agenda 111 Hospital in the Ahanta West Municipality, Western Region, despite its commissioning three months ago.During a visit to the hospital on March 10, 2025, Akandoh emphasized that only 10% of the necessary medical equipment had been installed, leaving the facility non-functional since its inauguration. The hospital was officially opened by former President Nana Akufo-Addo just before the December 2024 elections. However, Akandoh pointed out that, at the time of the commissioning, the hospital was far from ready to serve the public.The Minister further highlighted that while the construction of the building itself was completed, significant investment is needed to equip the hospital with the necessary tools and equipment to deliver proper healthcare services. Akandoh stressed the importance of […]

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None of Agenda 111 Hospitals Operational – Health Minister

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that none of the Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the previous government are fully operational, despite some being inaugurated before former President Akufo-Addo left office.During an inspection of the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipal Hospital in Trede, Akandoh stated that while construction was ongoing, no hospital had been completed with full facilities and staff. President John Dramani Mahama has since directed the transfer of the projects from the Presidency to the Ministry of Health to ensure their completion.Mahama criticized the previous administration for building new hospitals instead of collaborating with faith-based organizations to expand existing facilities. His government now plans to involve these organizations to complete and manage some of the projects.The Agenda 111 initiative, launched in 2021, aimed to build 111 hospitals across Ghana, including district hospitals, regional hospitals, and specialized facilities. However, […]

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