President Akufo-Addo has hailed his administration’s achievements in the health sector as unprecedented, emphasising the impact of ongoing projects.
He assured Ghanaians that the completion of the Agenda 111 project, which aims to build hospitals across the country, will drastically improve the nation’s healthcare infrastructure.
The President also noted that, government’s efforts in reducing maternal, adolescent, and child mortality rates, which he identified as key progress indicators in Ghana’s healthcare delivery.
He stressed the importance of these improvements for the well-being of citizens.
Speaking at the commissioning of the new Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on October 18, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his administration’s dedication to upgrading healthcare services and infrastructure.
The new facility, he said, is part of a broader plan to modernize health services across the country.
President Akufo-Addo assured the public that his government will continue to prioritize the health sector, ensuring that Ghana’s healthcare system evolves to meet the demands of a growing population.
“From 2017 to August this year, we’ve added some 8,665 hospital beds for admission i.e. from 24,153 hospital beds in 2016 to 32,818 hospital beds by August 2024, representing a rise of some 36% further underscoring our commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure.”
“This excludes the total number of beds to be provided by the Agenda 111 Project. We’ve also made significant strides in reducing maternal, adolescent and child mortality rates.”
“The Institutional Maternal Mortality Ratio (IMMR) has declined steadily from 127.3 deaths per 100 live births In 2018 to 102.1 per 100 live births in recent years,” he stated.
The newly commissioned centre at Korle Bu is expected to significantly boost the country’s capacity to provide specialised medical care, further reflecting the government’s ongoing investment in improving the health sector.
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