Health Minister orders deployment of 40 medical staff to Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has directed the immediate deployment of 10 medical doctors and 30 nurses and midwives to the Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital to strengthen its workforce. The directive follows the Minister’s inspection of the 120-bed facility, which has commenced operations and is being developed as a specialised referral centre for children. Mr […]
On September 12, 2023, Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh ordered the deployment of 10 medical doctors and 30 nurses and midwives to the newly operational Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital. The directive comes after the Minister personally inspected the 120-bed facility, which is being developed as a specialized referral center for pediatric patients.
The additional staff members will bolster the hospital's workforce as it prepares to expand its services from outpatient and emergency care to inpatient care. The facility, Mr. Akandoh noted, is impressively equipped and ready to handle a growing range of services. He emphasized the importance of the hospital in enhancing healthcare delivery in Ghana and urged management and healthcare workers to maintain the facility with dignity and respect for patients and their families.
The government is actively resolving any outstanding issues with the hospital's contractor, with the primary focus on ensuring the facility serves its intended purpose for the citizens.
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