He made this call during an ongoing sector-wide management retreat, which brings together leadership across the health sector to reflect on performance and chart a forward-looking path.
The Minister further tasked the Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HeFRA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to expedite processes towards the full accreditation of the Sunyani Regional Hospital as a teaching hospital, noting that this will enhance clinical training, decongest existing teaching hospitals, and improve access to specialised care.
‘‘The NHIA and HeFRA are accordingly directed to treat the Sunyani Regional Hospital as a teaching hospital and not as any hospital. All teaching hospitals must urgently begin operating 24hr OPD and laboratories, services in line with the President’s 24-hour health service policy.’’ He directed all Heads of Agencies.
Mr. Akandoh emphasised that Government’s health sector priorities outline critical reforms and targeted interventions aimed at improving access, strengthening coordination, and enhancing service delivery nationwide.
Aligning institutional objectives, budgets, and operational plans with these commitments, he noted, is essential to meeting public expectations and accelerating sector-wide performance.
‘‘This two-day retreat provides a timely and strategic opportunity to take stock of progress, address implementation gaps, and reposition toward clearly defined targets for 2026 and beyond. I encourage you all to demonstrate renewed commitment, deepen inter-agency collaboration, and uphold accountability as you work collectively to advance Government’s health agenda and deliver improved outcomes for citizens.’’ He said.
The Minister, while addressing participants also stressed that effective delivery of Government policy requires institutions to move beyond planning into coordinated action.
In this regard, he underscored the need for health facilities to respond more directly to the needs of the public, particularly by expanding access to services.
Source: 3news.com