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The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Oko Boye, has reaffirmed the Ghanaian government&#8217;s commitment to revitalizing the health sector for improved healthcare delivery across the nation.



 During a recent tour of the Western Region, he outlined plans to address key challenges, including inadequate accommodation for health workers, the distribution of doctors and nurses to underserved areas, and transportation issues facing healthcare personnel.



Dr. Oko Boye emphasized the government&#8217;s determination to enhance the working conditions for healthcare professionals, particularly those stationed in deprived regions. 



A significant part of this initiative includes the introduction of differential payments, which will provide higher incomes to nurses and doctors who accept postings in these underserved areas compared to their counterparts in urban centers like Accra and Kumasi. 



This strategy aims to incentivize health workers to serve in regions that require quality healthcare the most.“We have visited three facilities: Nsuaem, Elubo, and the Municipal Hospital. 



It’s vital to experience firsthand what occurs in our hospitals to assess our healthcare system effectively,” Dr. Oko Boye remarked during the tour. 



He noted that two of the facilities visited were initiated and completed under the current administration, underscoring the government’s commitment to investing in health infrastructure.



In addition to differential payments, the government is exploring partnerships with the private sector to address accommodation needs for health workers, aiming to build housing within or near hospital facilities. 



This move is intended to enhance safety and convenience for healthcare professionals, particularly in areas prone to crime.



Dr. Oko Boye’s tour also included a visit to the redevelopment project at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, which is being transformed into a teaching hospital. 



Accompanying him, Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah urged residents to support the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections to ensure the project’s completion, highlighting President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to improving healthcare in the region.

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AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER A. RANSON

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