The staggering debt owed by 91 hospitals to Ghana’s electricity provider should be attributed to President Nana Addo Dankwa, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, and the Minister of Finance, as all operational funds for these hospitals, including revenue generation, stem from government allocations.
Addressing concerns on the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra, Hon. former Member of Parliament for Madina, Amadu Bukari Sorogho, emphasized the urgent need for transparency from the Ministry of Health regarding their financial operations. He urged the Ministry to clarify the disbursement of government funds for hospital operations and the outstanding amounts withheld.
However, the Ministry of Health has assured its readiness to facilitate the resolution of outstanding debts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Sorogho attributes the looming disconnection threats from the National Taskforce of ECG to potential mismanagement and corruption within the health sector.
In response to the ECG’s stringent ultimatum, Dr. Richard Selormey, the General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, criticized the company’s three-day notice, deeming it insufficient for hospitals to settle the combined outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. He questioned the rationale behind targeting the healthcare sector, which only contributes 4.5% to ECG’s total debt.
Isaac Offei Baah, the Public Relations Officer for the Health Ministry, reassured the public of ongoing negotiations with ECG to prevent disruptions in power supply. He stressed the collaborative efforts between the government and ECG to resolve the outstanding debts.
The listed hospitals facing potential disconnection span various regions, each with substantial amounts owed, highlighting the widespread impact of the issue. It’s imperative for stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue to find viable solutions and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.
Below are some of the hospitals likely to be disconnected by ECG.
Volta region Total GHc15, 163,879
Kpeve Government Hospital GHc750, 147.70
Ho Municipal Hospital GHc 1,247,730
Ho Teaching Hospital (3 meters) GHc5,808,989
Hohoe Municipal Hospital GHc2,472, 043
Keta Municipal Hospital GHc410, 983
Ketu South Hospital GHc1, 706,390
Sogakope District Hospital GHc1, 437,822
Worawora Government Hospital GHc1, 329,767
Accra East Region Total GHc66, 643,680.32
37 Military Hospital GHc33, 477,392.71
Police Hospital GHc6, 109,568
Dodowa District Hospital GHc 3,629,966
Pantang Hospital GHc5, 342,310
Lekma Hospital GHc2, 602,464
La General Hospital GHc642,954
University of Ghana Hospital GHc2, 249,767
Achimota Hospital GHc2, 502,589
Kwabenya Hospital GHc10, 086,666
Tema Region Total GHc8, 227,299.48
Community 22 Polyclinic GHc720, 245
Akuse Govt Hospital GHc1, 723,768
Battor Hosspital GHc1, 837,613
General Hospital GHc242, 078
Kpone Health Center GHc379, 520
Ministry of Health GHc378, 864
Municipal Health GHc112, 375
Poly Clinic Nungua GHc414, 589
Sege Polyclinic GHc393, 680
Somanya District Hspt GHc1, 352,341
Urban Health GHc672, 222
Accra West Region Total GHc55, 782,569.71
Bortianor Polyclinic GHc442, 468
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital GHc10, 216,075
Nsawam Hospital GHc2, 814,584
Oduman Polyclinic GHc713, 520
Ridge Regional Hospital GHc41, 595,921
Central Region Total GHc21, 313,839.75
Ankaful Psychiatric GHc2, 225,745
Cape Coast Municipal Hspt GHc2, 351,591
Central Regional Hspt (Two meters) GHc7,048,927
District Hospital GHc 1,592,822
Trauma Hospital Winneba GHc1, 418,389
Twifo Praso New Hospital GHc (Two meters) GHc5,826,432
Winneba Govt Hospital GHc849, 929
Eastern Region Total GHc21, 031,322
Abirim Dist Hospital GHc1, 266,455
Government Hospital GHc2, 204,650
Asamankese HospitalGHc1, 202,252
Begoro Govt Hospital GHc987, 753
Ministry of Health GHc1, 289,724
Kibi Govt Hospital (Two meters) GHc2,947,367
Government Hospital GHc6, 941,454
Koforidua SDA Hospital GHc314, 752
Kwahu Govt Hospital GHc1, 879,985
St. Dominic Hospital GHc1, 996,924
Ashanti Region Total GHc50, 045,753.72
Agogo Hospital GHc3, 290,722
Konongo Govt Hospital GHc2, 066,549
Kumawu Dist Hospital GHc217, 879
Mamhya Govt Hospital (Two meters) GHc2,026,944
Mampong Maternity Hospital GHc299, 775
Bekwai Dist Hospital GHc2, 721,858
Government Hospital GHc1, 908,530
Fomena Govt Hospital GHc300, 360
Obuasi Govt Hospital GHc1, 022,440
Atonsu Govt Hospital GHc2, 860,326
Bibiani Govt Hospital GHc1, 279,540
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital GHc (Two meters) GHc27,265,226
SDA Hospital Kwadaso GHc506, 361
St. Patrick Hospital Offinso GHc2, 248,319
Suntreso Govt Hospital GHc2, 030,915
Western Region Total GHc22, 312,253
Bogoso Hospital (Two meters) GHc497,828
Takoradi Hospital (Two meters) GHc3,509,295
Tarkwa Govt Hospital (Three meters) GHc9,499,254
Tarkwa Hospital Apinto GHc2, 391,983
Wassa Dunkwa Hospital (Two meters) GHc294,996
Government Hospital (Two meters) GHc1,708,108
Nsuaem Hospital GHc169, 220
Kwasimintim Hospital GHc1, 547,022
Essikado Govt Hospital GHc780,780
Elubo Hospital (Two meters) GHc271,993
Akwantombra Hospital GHc184, 219
