Health Minister applauds IMAH for enhancing the standard of healthcare services.
Minister of Health Praises IMAH's Investment in Ghana's Healthcare
The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, has lauded the contributions of IMAH's management towards the country's health sector, particularly their efforts in ensuring high-quality essential healthcare delivery.
Addressing a gathering at IMAH's 5th anniversary celebration, the minister emphasized the government's efforts to enhance existing healthcare facilities across the nation. He urged the hospital to maintain sustainable and quality care while avoiding exploitative practices.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, reminded IMAH of its duty to provide accessible, affordable, and acceptable services to its patients. He expected the hospital to strive for seamless, round-the-clock service as more people access their care.
The Board Chairman of GPHA, Isaac Osei, called for the hiring and training of competent staff and the adoption of robust maintenance plans to keep the facility in top shape.
In his remarks, the Director-General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje, commended past leaders for establishing the hospital and expressed his hope that IMAH would become a popular choice for medical tourists.
Luguje emphasized the need for excellent hospitality to complement the hospital's high-quality medical services to draw international patients. He envisioned a future where medical tourism in countries like India, South Africa, the US, and UK would be directed towards Ghana, with IMAH at the forefront.
The CEO of IMAH, Dr. Sylvester Yaw Oppong, acknowledged the hospital's focus on people-centered services with well-trained professionals since its inception in 2017. He highlighted the expansion of their services from eight specialized services to twenty-two cardiac catheterizations.
The enrichment data suggests that the improvement of essential healthcare services at institutions such as IMAH not only benefits local patients but also positions Ghana as a preferred destination for medical tourism. The government's strategy for promoting quality healthcare, creativity, and investment in Ghana contributes to its status as an attractive hub for health tourism.
In a broader context, enhanced healthcare delivery in institutions like IMAH encourages international partnerships, fosters growth opportunities for local and foreign investors, and supports the integration of Ghana's healthcare sector into regional investment dialogues.
- The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, applauded IMAH's significant report on their investment in Ghana's healthcare sector, specifically praising their efforts to ensure high-quality essential healthcare delivery.
- The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, urged IMAH to consider science and medical-conditions in their efforts to make their services accessible, affordable, and acceptable, emphasizing the importance of seamless, round-the-clock service to accommodate the growing number of patients.
- In his remarks, the Director-General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje, emphasized the importance of health-and-wellness tourism for institutions like IMAH, envisioning a future where Ghana would be a popular choice for medical tourists, drawing international patients with excellent hospitality services complementing high-quality medical services.
