The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Ad­olf John Mburudiba, has assured the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) of the ministry's support to ensure effective running of the associa­tion.He said that the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) was committed to more collabora­tion and engagement with the association for future benefits.Mr Mburudiba said this when the leadership of the GMA paid a courtesy call on him at his office on Tuesday.The visit was to officially congratulate him on his appointment as the Northern Regional Minister.He noted that his outfit was committed to sup­porting the GMA to ensure effective management of the association for the greater good."My office is ready to support the association to ensure effective running of your association," he said.The Minister added that his doors were open to them at any time to move health care delivery in the region to a high level.The Leader of the Northern Regional Division of the GMA, Dr Yakubu Rafiuk Cosmos, assured the Minister of the association commitment to deliv­er effective healthcare services in the region.He told the minister that they would continue to ensure they deliver quality healthcare across the length and breadth of the region FROM YAHAYA NUHU NADAA, TAMALE