Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure in the Savannah Region.
During a recent working tour, he visited key health facilities and traditional authorities, emphasizing the government’s dedication to improving healthcare delivery and addressing operational challenges.
At Damongo, the Regional Capital, Mr. Akandoh inspected the Regional Hospital project site, announcing that construction will resume in early January.
He revealed that the project has been allocated 50 acres of land by traditional authorities to support healthcare development in the community.
He also visited the Damongo Nursing and Midwifery College, assuring students that their training allowances will be paid by the end of the month.
Mr. Akandoh further added that officials from the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) will be visiting the institution to register accounts for them for a smooth allowance payment.
In Bole, he announced plans for a new District Hospital, scheduled to begin construction in 2026, with 20 acres of land pledged by the Chief of Bole to support the developmental project.
At Salaga, he inspected the stalled Salaga Hospital project which has been abandoned since 2017, and assured the community that construction will be revived.
The Minister’s tour aimed to strengthen healthcare delivery, retain medical officers, and address pressing challenges in the region.
