Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has made a commitment to establish a cutting-edge teaching hospital to serve Cape Coast and its surrounding areas.
During a meeting with the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Bawumia announced plans to construct a new medical facility akin to the University of Ghana Medical Centre, to be located within the University of Cape Coast campus.
The envisioned hospital will function as a top-tier medical and research center, offering training, research, and premium patient care services not only to the Central Region but also extending its reach beyond.
Highlighting the significance of healthcare, Bawumia emphasized the government’s dedication to improving the health of all citizens, regardless of geographical location or political affiliation, aligning with the broader objective of achieving universal health coverage and promoting overall wellness.
Underlining the necessity to bolster local healthcare capacity, Bawumia stressed the imperative of self-reliance in healthcare, signaling a departure from dependence on external aid.
Bawumia also spotlighted the government’s substantial investments in the healthcare sector, including the ambitious Agenda 111 project aimed at establishing hospitals in every district, with 87 hospitals already in various stages of construction nationwide.
Moreover, Bawumia touted the strides made in digitalizing healthcare services, citing initiatives such as hospital networking, medical drone deployment, and the introduction of an e-pharmacy platform to enhance healthcare accessibility and efficiency.
He elaborated on the advantages of digitizing medical records, which have streamlined service delivery, eliminated queues, and facilitated seamless information sharing among healthcare facilities.
Looking ahead, Bawumia proposed integrating medical records into a centralized database accessible by networked hospitals, thereby promoting efficient data sharing and coordination.
He also commended the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for its improved services facilitated by digitalization, such as combating fraudulent claims and enabling mobile phone-based registration renewals, thereby enhancing accessibility for those in need.
