The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has met with a delegation from the Government of Italy to discuss the ongoing retooling project for 37 selected public health facilities across Ghana. The project, initiated in 2021, aims to equip the hospitals with modern medical equipment and reduce institutional mortality rates.
The meeting focused on advancing discussions on a concessional loan agreement from the Italian Government to fund the project. Minister Akandoh highlighted key government priorities in the health sector, including the construction of new regional hospitals and upgrading existing ones. He expressed appreciation for Italy’s commitment to Ghana’s health sector and assured that personnel would be trained to operate and maintain the equipment.
The Italian delegation, led by Stefano Gatti, revealed that the project’s concept notes, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies have been completed and approved by the Ministry of Finance. Gatti reaffirmed Italy’s readiness to support the initiative through a concessional loan, expressing optimism that the partnership would bring lasting benefits to Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure.
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