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Roads Minister explores Partnerships with Local Banks to Fund Road Projects
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has initiated discussions with some local banks to explore strategic and innovative financing models for critical road projects across the country.
Engagements with the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), National Investment Bank (NIB) and Ecobank Ghana Limited focused on addressing the government’s longstanding indebtedness to road contractors, many of whom have outstanding loans with these banks.
Other key areas of the discussions focused on reintroduction of road tolls, negotiations regarding interest on delayed payments, financing major road projects under the government’s “Big Push” initiative, and improving communication between the ministry and financial institutions.
During these discussions, Mr. Agbodza assured the banks of government’s commitment to settling outstanding payments owed to contractors.
He said, “With regard to the indebtedness, we will pay. The reality is that the health of state-owned banks is adversely affected when the government fails to pay contractors on time, especially those who have taken loans from these banks.”
He urged the banks to consider revising their lending policies and interest rates, encouraging them to adopt innovative approaches to create a supportive financial environment for road contractors.
Additionally, Mr.Agbodza encouraged ADB to explore ways to support stalled Cocoa Roads Projects, which are vital for improving access to cocoa-growing regions and enhancing Ghana’s agricultural exports.
“Let’s not forget that you are the Agricultural Development Bank, so perhaps you should prioritize cocoa roads over urban projects,” he noted.
The banks expressed their interest in supporting the road sector through syndicated funding arrangements and investing in technologies for efficient road toll collection.
These engagements highlight the government’s commitment to fostering Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) aimed at accelerating road infrastructure development and improving the overall condition of the road network across the country.
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Minister of Health appeals to Tamale Teaching Hospital striking doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to calll off the suspension and come to the negotiation table.
However, he refused to apologise as demanded by the striking doctors.
The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
This follows an unannounced visit to the hospital by the Minister on Tuesday.
The Minister made the appeal when addressing the media in Accra on Today, April 24 2025.
According to him, dialogue is the only way out to resolve the issue, adding that he was ready collaborate with them.
“I am prepared for us to come around the table and discuss whatever we need to discuss,” Mr Akandoh said.
“My humble appeal to my wonderful medical doctors and health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital is that I am the first person to take care of your interests. Therefore, let’s call off the strike and let’s all regroup and strategise going forward,” he concluded.
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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.
