Blues over reassignment of Western Regional Director of GHS
Dr. Marion Okoh Owusu's reassignment has sparked speculation that the move may have been influenced by perceived political considerations rather than routine administrative decisions. Dr. Okoh Owusu, who has served as Western Regional Director for about a year, confirmed her reassignment and announced that she would hand over her duties on June 1 before assuming a new role at the GHS headquarters in Accra. She stated, "I'm handing over my role as Regional Director of Health Services effective June 1 and moving on to the GHS headquarters in Accra. I appreciate your support during my stay and wish you all the very best."
Dr. Okoh Owusu also stated, "Working hard as always; however, I have been labelled a threat in this region and the smear campaign has led to this reassignment. Peace is better than fighting. It's not goodbye; it's see you later." Prior to her appointment to the Western Region, Dr. Okoh Owusu served as the Western North Regional Director of Health Services. Several petitions were reportedly submitted to the Ghana Health Service headquarters against her administration.
Dr. Okoh Owusu is expected to hand over to Dr. David Owusu, who will serve as Acting Western Regional Director of Health Services. Her transfer, which takes effect on June 1, means she will not supervise the official launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme scheduled to take place at Akroma Plaza in Takoradi on the same day.
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The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.
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