Eugene Ofori Atta, CEO of Architectural Spring Ltd, has emphasized the urgent need to bring healthcare closer to communities, arguing that access to quality medical services should not be a privilege determined by geography.
Speaking at The Western Region Development Dialogue, he called for a decentralized healthcare system where smaller, well-equipped hospitals serve local communities, reducing dependence on overstretched regional facilities. "We need to decentralize our healthcare system by building smaller, yet well-equipped hospitals in various communities. "That way, if someone lives in Abuasi or Mampong, they can access quality healthcare locally instead of making long trips to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital," he explained.
His comments come at a time when inadequate healthcare infrastructure continues to be a major concern in many parts of the Western Region.
Residents in smaller towns often face long, costly journeys to access specialist care, with many unable to receive timely treatment.
