Health Minister Commends Operation Walk for Restoring Hope to Patients at St. Joseph Hospital

The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended the Operation Walk programme for alleviating the financial burden on patients in need of orthopaedic surgery.

He made this statement during his visit to St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua, to observe how the initiative is helping Ghanaians who once faced surgery costs of up to GH₵70,000 could now access care at a fraction of the price, an intervention he described as both lifesaving and economically transformative.

He indicated that plans are underway for further collaboration between the Ministry and Operation Walk to expand similar services to northern, central, and other underserved regions.

“Government will do whatever it takes to strengthen this partnership and ensure these missionary services reach other parts of the country,” he said.

Hon. Akandoh also encouraged organisations and individuals wishing to donate medical equipment or consumables to work directly with the Ministry to ensure transparency and proper distribution.

“These are the kinds of partnerships Ghana needs,” he emphasised, pledging the Ministry’s full support to initiatives that bring relief and restore dignity to patients nationwide.

On her part, the Director of Operation Walk, Kimberly Murray, expressed gratitude for the Ministry’s support and commended the Ghanaian medical team for their dedication and collaboration.

She noted that the commitment of local doctors and nurses continues to inspire the visiting team, as together they are transforming lives and strengthening Ghana’s surgical capacity for the future.

Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD