Health Minister orders immediate staffing boost after Mother and Child Hospital visit
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh ordered an immediate staffing boost and operational reforms following a surprise visit to a Mother and Child Hospital. The Minister directed that "about three medical doctors should be posted here with immediate effect" and that "they should put five midwives to this facility." He also "directed that some orderlies be regularised and that medical equipment needs be submitted for rapid supply within 24 to 48 hours, where possible."
The Health Minister's unannounced visit was intended to engage health professionals directly and address challenges. He explained that maternal and child health services had been widely discussed in the media, prompting his decision to assess conditions firsthand. Staff reportedly raised concerns about being overwhelmed due to inadequate personnel. Mr. Mintah Akandoh also instructed management to improve patient experience, including better reception services and guidance for patients on arrival. He added that CCTV systems must be fully functional at all times and that all health workers should wear visible name tags.
Mr. Mintah Akandoh urged immediate improvement in service delivery, emphasizing, "I have directed them to make sure that from tomorrow they start changing the narrative at the Mother and Child." Urgent needs would be addressed within a week, while broader reforms would continue.
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Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh paid a surprise visit to a Mother and Child Hospital to assess its operations. The Minister engaged with staff and identified key areas needing urgent attention - leaving many to wonder what changes are in store.
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