The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has charged newly constituted boards of several major health institutions across the country to perform their duties with effectiveness and a strong sense of responsibility.
Mr. Akandoh announced that all board members would be required to sign performance contracts with clearly defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and submit regular reports to his office.
He underscored the importance of accountability, integrity, and measurable outcomes as essential benchmarks for their operations.
Describing the appointments as a “solemn call to service,” Mr. Akandoh emphasized that these roles require disciplined, results-oriented leadership, not mere ceremonial presence.
“These are responsibilities to be honoured, not privileges to enjoy,” he stated, urging all board members to uphold public trust and work diligently to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system.
The Minister also directed all hospitals to operate two separate accounts: one dedicated to infrastructure maintenance and the other for servicing critical medical equipment. “Maintenance is not an optional extra but a foundational obligation,” he noted.
On the rising threat of opioid abuse in the country, Mr. Akandoh urged the FDA to step up its regulatory oversight and enforcement to combat the growing national crisis.
“You must redouble your vigilance, intensify enforcement, and collaborate with all stakeholders to intercept and eliminate illicit and dangerous substances,” he said.
He further encouraged the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons to expand the training of medical specialists and consultants to address the country’s increasing healthcare demands.
Boards inaugurated are Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the Tamale, Cape Coast, and Sunyani Teaching Hospitals, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.
