As part of her working visit to the Northern Region, the Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, toured several health facilities to assess infrastructure, equipment needs and staffing gaps, in line with governmentโs commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
At the Tamale Regional Hospital, she visited the Out-Patient Department (OPD), where she interacted with both staff and patients to gain first-hand insight into service delivery challenges. She later toured the Labour Ward and the Childrenโs Ward to evaluate maternal and child health services. The Deputy Minister also inspected a parcel of land earmarked for a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project, aimed at expanding and improving healthcare infrastructure in the facility.
Dr. Ayensu Danquah subsequently proceeded to the Tamale RCH Health Centre, where she again engaged staff and patients. During the tour, she visited the laboratory, various wards, the Child Welfare Clinic, as well as the Antenatal and Neonatal units. Health workers at the facility appealed for additional delivery beds and delivery sets to enhance safe childbirth services and reduce maternal and neonatal risks.
The Deputy Minister undertook similar visits to the Gbambaya CHPS Compound and the Tolon District Hospital, where she assessed ongoing operations and interacted with frontline health personnel. At each facility, discussions focused on infrastructure deficits, equipment shortages and the need for critical staff to improve efficiency and quality of care.
The tour formed part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Health to retool health facilities, strengthen infrastructure and ensure adequate staffing, particularly in underserved regions.
The Deputy Minister reiterated governmentโs commitment to addressing the concerns raised and improving healthcare outcomes, especially in maternal and child health.
