Akufo-Addo optimistic about making Ghana Africa’s medical care destination by 2030

He said the country is working successfully towards that goal with substantial investments to strengthen health system performance, infrastructural growth, and access to quality healthcare.

Michael’s Specialist Hospital (SMSH) at Lapaz in Accra, said the nation’s health target has been buoyed by the progress of work on the ‘Agenda 111’ initiative.

The initiative is to provide 100-bed standard district hospitals with accommodation for doctors and nurses, the construction of new regional hospitals for the six newly created regions, as well as two new psychiatric hospitals.

Michael Banahene, for his vision and for complementing the Government’s efforts at achieving universal health coverage.

It deals with plastic and neurosurgery, cardiology and mental health consultations, surgical care, paediatrics, dental and interventional cardiology care, antenatal and delivery care, amongst others.

He reiterated the Government’s commitment to working with the private sector in achieving the nation’s health goals, especially as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Banahene, the Founder, said achieving universal health coverage was a shared responsibility and urged the Government to work effectively with the private sector to achieve that goal.