President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted the significant accomplishments of his administration in the healthcare sector, reaffirming his commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery across Ghana.
During the commissioning of the new Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on October 18, the President assured Ghanaians that the completion of the Agenda 111 project, which aims to construct new hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide, will transform the country’s health infrastructure.
He also emphasized key progress made in reducing maternal, adolescent, and child mortality rates, showcasing improvements in healthcare outcomes.
The President reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to enhancing healthcare services and expanding access to quality medical care for all citizens.
The newly inaugurated Urology and Nephrology Centre is part of a broader vision to equip Ghana’s health system with state-of-the-art facilities and specialized care centers, marking a significant advancement in providing advanced treatment options for patients.
“From 2017 to August this year, we’ve added 8,665 hospital beds, increasing the total from 24,153 hospital beds in 2016 to 32,818 by August 2024, representing a rise of 36%. This underscores our commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure.
“This figure does not include the total number of beds to be provided by the Agenda 111 Project. We’ve also made significant strides in reducing maternal, adolescent, and child mortality rates.”
The Institutional Maternal Mortality Ratio (IMMR) has steadily declined from 127.3 deaths per 100 live births in 2018 to 102.1 per 100 live births in recent years.
Additionally, improvements have been recorded in reducing neonatal, infant, and under-five mortality rates.
“Despite these gains, challenges remain particularly in ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for children across the country. These achievements reflect our dedication to improving healthcare services in advancing towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly our targets of reducing maternal mortality to 70% per one hundred thousand live births under 5 mortality to 12 per 1,000 live births by 2030.”
