Hot SourceBy Patrick Biddah
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a transformative shift in Ghana’s hospital equipment management system, one that will see private vendors supplying and maintaining medical equipment across the country’s health facilities.
The initiative, which forms part of the government’s new Hospital Equipment Placement Model, seeks to ensure sustainability, efficiency and modernization in hospital operations.
Under this model, the private sector will take responsibility for the procurement, installation and maintenance of medical equipment, while government focuses on staffing, training and regulatory oversight.
Akandoh emphasized that the current approach, where government directly purchases and manages hospital equipment, is no longer sustainable.
The new model, he explained, will standardize equipment across district, regional and teaching hospitals, reduce downtime caused by faulty machines and improve service delivery in diagnostic and treatment units.
He added that the Ministry’s broader reform agenda would continue to prioritize primary healthcare investment and human resource development, while leveraging public-private partnerships to expand access to advanced medical technology.
The Minister made these remarks at the official signing of a two-year Performance Contract between the Ministry of Health and the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Ghana’s teaching hospitals on October 22, 2025, in Accra.
The contract, signed with the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Volta Regional Teaching Hospital, among others, aims to strengthen accountability, performance monitoring and efficiency in the management of health institutions.
All CEOs and Board Chairmen of the teaching hospitals were present at the ceremony, reaffirming their commitment to measurable results and improved patient care.
In his welcome address, Mr. Desmond Boateng, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, stressed that the agreement was not a mere formality but a strategic reform designed to drive better outcomes across the health sector.
He outlined the objectives of the initiative , enhancing accountability, operational efficiency, leadership development and data-driven decision-making which is supported by quarterly monitoring, mid-year reviews, and annual performance assessments.
Mr. Boateng emphasized that the new framework represents a shift toward evidence-based management and continuous improvement, setting the stage for a results-oriented health administration in Ghana.
The minister, further urged all agencies under the Ministry, including the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Traditional Medicine Practice Council and mortuary regulatory bodies — to rigorously enforce their mandates.
He underscored that effective regulation, collaboration and leadership integrity are crucial to protecting public health and achieving sustainable progress.
The post Akandoh unveils new equipment reform model, signs performance contract with teaching hospitals appeared first on The Herald ghana.
