Minister seeks payroll reforms to boost community health workforce
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health has urged African governments to reform payroll systems and boost financing to expand the community health workforce Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-seeks-payroll-reforms-to-boost-community-health-workforce/
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has called upon contractors to expedite the construction of La General Hospital in order to meet the projected commissioning date of January 2028. During an inspection of the site, the Minister acknowledged the progress made thus far, but emphasized the urgency of accelerating work to avoid missing the deadline. He underscored the importance of completing the hospital on time, as it is intended to serve a sizable population, thereby enhancing healthcare accessibility.
Akandoh dismissed government payment delays as an insufficient reason for slow progress, insisting that contractors had been compensated promptly. He further affirmed that the most recent interim payment certificate had been submitted and forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for processing. In addition to urging faster construction, the Minister also advocated for a reassessment of the planned capacity of the hospital's emergency department.
This review aims to ensure the facility can meet anticipated demand and alleviate issues related to the scarcity of emergency beds.
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