His Excellency Park Kyongsig, the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. This visit marked a step in enhancing the partnership between Korea and Ghana in healthcare infrastructure, medical training, and health management capacity building.
Ambassador Park Kyongsig reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s healthcare development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in maternal and child health, disease control, and capacity building for healthcare workers. “Korea is dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s health systems to ensure medical services for all citizens,” he stated.
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, welcomed the Ambassador and acknowledged Korea’s support. He highlighted areas of focus, including the construction of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facilities, improving medical services, upgrading hospital infrastructure, and training programs for healthcare professionals.
Representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) accompanied the Ambassador, presenting their projects in Ghana. These initiatives include constructing healthcare facilities, providing medical equipment, and offering training programs for healthcare practitioners. The representatives reassured the Minister of their support for Ghana’s health agenda.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
