Minister for Information and Spokesperson for the Government Transition Team, Fatimatu Abubakar, has highlighted significant strides in Ghana’s healthcare system under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on January 4, 2025, she outlined the government’s efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure and improve access for all Ghanaians, emphasising the broader vision behind these achievements.

According to Abubakar, the government’s commitment to expanding healthcare has extended beyond its flagship Agenda 111 project.

She disclosed that, in the past two months, President Akufo-Addo has commissioned approximately ten new hospitals, separate from the Agenda 111 initiative, underscoring the administration’s dedication to addressing healthcare gaps nationwide.

She explained that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical deficits in healthcare delivery, particularly in districts lacking hospitals and adequate referral points. Regions like the Upper East and Volta, she noted, had eight districts without district hospitals, while the newly created regions lacked regional hospitals.

Additionally, facilities in places such as Koforidua and parts of the Western Region were in dire need of renovation.

Abubakar also celebrated the introduction of medical drone delivery systems, describing them as transformative for rural and remote communities. This innovative system has enabled even the most isolated areas to access essential medical supplies, including lifesaving medications, blood, and vaccines.

She emphasised that these measures demonstrate the administration’s holistic and comprehensive approach to healthcare.

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