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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 essential

Consumables amounting to about 35 items.

Among the items highlighted were

Emergency 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 called for unity across the health sector and urged all stakeholders, including medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to work together to ensure that the country’s limited resources are used efficiently.

He noted that the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian should be central to healthcare delivery, cautioning against practices that marginalize the underprivileged due to resource scarcity. According to him, every Ghanaian life is valuable, and the system must reflect that belief in both policy and practice.

Mr.Akandoh stressed that his leadership approach is rooted in humility, collaboration, and respect for all health workers. While acknowledging that change may come with challenges, he maintained that cooperation is key to achieving lasting improvements in the sector.

The Minister pleaded with health professionals in the Tamale Teaching Hospital to call off the strike and regroup to strategize on more effective ways to address their concerns through dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities.

The donation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital forms part of a broader national initiative to modernize medical infrastructure and enhance service delivery in Ghana’s healthcare.

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.