ACCRA, Ghana, 13th October: President John Dramani Mahama has charged the management of the Police Hospital to uphold high standards of hygiene, patient safety and clinical practice to ensure the newly commissioned 85-bed ward complex delivers quality healthcare.
The President said the long-term value of the facility would depend not only on its modern infrastructure and equipment but also on how effectively it was maintained and managed.
He gave the charge during the commissioning of the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex, which increases the hospital’s total bed capacity to more than 200.
“The value of this facility will be measured by the quality of care that it delivers and by how well it is maintained over time,” President Mahama said.
He directed hospital management to ensure that medical equipment was serviced regularly, essential medicines and supplies remained available, and maintenance was planned and carried out consistently.
The President also stressed the need to provide healthcare workers with adequate training, support and suitable working conditions.
“Good infrastructure and a capable, motivated workforce must go hand in hand,” he stated.
Addressing doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians and other support staff, President Mahama urged them to approach their duties with professionalism and compassion.
He reminded healthcare workers that behind every patient record is a person who might be frightened, in pain or uncertain about the future.
He therefore encouraged them to listen carefully to patients, explain medical issues clearly and treat everyone with the respect they would expect for members of their own families.
President Mahama said the Police Hospital served not only personnel of the Ghana Police Service but also members of the wider public who required medical attention.
He noted that additional hospital capacity could prove critical during emergencies, including road accidents, sudden illnesses and public health crises.
The President also highlighted the importance of providing timely and quality care to officers injured in the line of duty, disclosing that seven officers injured at Bunkprugu and Potor were already receiving treatment in the new block before its formal commissioning.
He thanked the Ghana Police Service, the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Management Board, health professionals and all others who contributed to the completion of the project.
President Mahama said the facility represented an investment in the welfare of security personnel and the country’s wider healthcare system.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/ Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭