President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to establish a fully equipped regional hospital in the Oti Region to bridge the healthcare gap and ensure equitable access to quality medical services.
Speaking during his regional tour on Friday, July 23, the President described the absence of a regional hospital in Oti as unacceptable, stressing that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right.
“Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right. Yet, the Oti Region remains one of the few without a regional hospital. I find this unacceptable,” he said.
He noted that the government is actively engaging with stakeholders, including the Ghana Health Service and development partners, to make the hospital a reality.
“We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including the Ghana Health Service and development partners, to establish a fully equipped regional hospital in the Oti Region,” the President disclosed.
According to him, the new facility will offer specialist and emergency care, easing the burden on referral hospitals in Ho and Tamale, which currently serve residents of the region.
“This facility will provide specialist and emergency care, relieving the pressure on hospitals in Ho and Tamale,” he added.
The regional hospital forms part of a broader health strategy under the government’s Universal Primary Healthcare Programme. The initiative will also see the construction of modern health centres and community clinics across the districts in the Oti Region.
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“Under our Universal Primary Healthcare Programme, this hospital will be complemented by modern health centres and community clinics across the districts, improving coverage, quality, and outcomes,” President Mahama emphasized.
The move is expected to strengthen the region’s healthcare system and improve health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
