Health Minister Orders Comprehensive Audit of Health Facilities in Oti Region

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region as part of efforts to strengthen evidence-based planning and improve healthcare delivery.

The directive was issued during a two-day working visit to the region, where the Minister engaged newly posted medical doctors and other health professionals to assess their working conditions and discuss challenges related to motivation, retention, and quality of service delivery.

As part of the visit, Hon. Akandoh inspected the proposed site for the construction of the Oti Regional Hospital. He stressed the importance of thorough documentation and due diligence regarding the land designated for the project, emphasizing that all legal and administrative requirements must be completed to prevent delays in the commencement of construction.

The Health Minister also held engagements with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, Members of Parliament, District Chief Executives, chiefs, traditional authorities, and other key stakeholders. Discussions focused on incentive packages for health workers and collaborative strategies to enhance healthcare outcomes across the region.

Hon. Akandoh explained that the planned audit would generate critical data on health infrastructure, staffing levels, equipment availability, and service delivery gaps. He noted that the findings would enable the Ministry of Health and its agencies to design and implement targeted, effective interventions.

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with regional and district authorities to strengthen the health system in the Oti Region and advance plans for the establishment of the Oti Regional Hospital.

Published By: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah (El-Paaps)