The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on key development actors in the region—District Chief Executives (DCEs), Members of Parliament, Chiefs, Clergy, Imams, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders—to support the central government in changing the narrative of healthcare delivery in the region.
He said this during a two-day working visit to the Oti Region to get first-hand insight into the health challenges confronting residents.
As part of the visit, the Minister, together with the Regional Minister, held a closed-door meeting with Members of Parliament, District Chief Executives, and health sector stakeholders to discuss incentive packages for newly posted medical doctors to the region.
During the meeting, it was revealed that out of the 23 medical doctors posted to the region last year, only two reported for duty, a situation said to be severely affecting healthcare delivery.
The Health Minister was also shown a 100-acre parcel of land earmarked for the construction of the Oti Regional Hospital, a project expected to significantly improve access to quality healthcare.
At a town hall meeting, Mr Akandoh engaged chiefs, opinion leaders, imams, clergy, and community members. He appealed for their collective support to help improve health outcomes in the region and assured the chiefs and people of the Oti Region that the government will continue to invest in the region’s health sector to reverse the poor health indicators experienced over the years.
He further used the opportunity to visit health facilities and interact with doctors on duty, including Dambai Polyclinic, Worawora District Hospital, and Jasikan District Hospital, where he commended health workers for their selfless service to Mother Ghana.
Grace Acheampong, ISD
