Mahama calls for responsive healthcare regulation to improve patient safety

President John Dramani Mahama has advocated for a more responsive healthcare regulatory system during the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa, held in Accra on August 24. The conference gathered health regulators and key stakeholders from across Africa to discuss the theme, "Responsive Regulation for Safer Communities towards Universal Health Coverage."

Africa's healthcare systems are under increasing strain due to population growth, shifting disease patterns, and rising demand for high-quality care. Mahama emphasized that these challenges underscore the importance of responsive and adaptable regulation to ensure patient safety and bolster healthcare delivery. He also called for enhanced collaboration among African nations to train more healthcare professionals and achieve a more equitable distribution of the continent's medical workforce.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, highlighted the government's plans to decentralize specialist training and expand healthcare services to underserved regions, as part of their efforts to make quality medical care more accessible nationwide. Stakeholders at the conference agreed that stronger regulation, improved collaboration among African countries, and expanded specialist training are essential to enhancing patient safety and advancing Universal Health Coverage across the continent.