The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has cautioned directors and senior officials in the health sector that changing approved postings could affect their positions as directors.

He made the statement during an engagement with Bishops of the Catholic Church in Ghana, where he emphasised discipline, fairness, and adherence to administrative procedures.

He said government is prioritizing underserved regions and districts in the deployment of health workers to ensure equitable access to healthcare.

During the engagement, Akandoh also highlighted key government interventions, including the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCare), aimed at improving access to quality healthcare.

On the Agenda 111 hospital projects, the Minister acknowledged challenges including funding constraints and delays, noting that many facilities remain incomplete.

He said government is focusing on completing 35 priority projects to make them operational and beneficial to Ghanaians.

He invited faith-based organizations, including the Catholic Church, to partner with government in completing some of the facilities on a non-profit basis, with government providing health professionals and support.

The minister acknowledged the Catholic Church’s contribution to healthcare delivery and reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration.

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, commended the Minister’s efforts and called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and Catholic health institutions.

The engagement formed part of ongoing stakeholder consultations to strengthen partnerships and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.



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