President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ghana, with measures planned to tackle the No-Bed Syndrome and increase access to timely, quality treatment.
Speaking at the 68th Annual General Conference of the Ghana Medical Association, President Mahama said the government was prioritising expanded emergency care and a more coordinated approach to managing hospital capacity.
A key part of the plan is the introduction of an Integrated Bed Management and Referral Coordination System. The system is intended to improve the allocation of available beds and support the referral of patients between healthcare facilities.
The government also plans to expand emergency departments at major teaching hospitals. In addition, the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital is to be opened to members of the public, increasing the country’s capacity to provide critical and emergency care.
President Mahama said investment in healthcare infrastructure was continuing as part of wider efforts to strengthen the sector. He also pointed to plans for increased recruitment and the equitable deployment of health professionals across the country.
Improving the conditions of service for healthcare workers was another measure highlighted by the president. He said the government was also implementing Free Primary Healthcare to improve access to essential services.
President Mahama further identified the uncapped National Health Insurance Scheme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund among the government’s investments in healthcare.
He reaffirmed the government’s intention to work closely with the Ghana Medical Association and other healthcare stakeholders as it seeks to build a health system that is responsive, accessible and sustainable.
The president said placing patients at the centre of care remained a key objective of the government’s approach to healthcare delivery.
