The Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has inaugurated 28 advisory boards for health training institutions across Ghana’s middle belt, in a move aimed at improving the quality of healthcare delivery through strengthened training systems.
At a ceremony held in Kumasi, she underscored the critical link between the performance of the Ministry of Health (Ghana) and the calibre of professionals produced by the country’s health training institutions.
She stressed that achieving quality healthcare nationwide will depend on strong governance structures, effective leadership, and sustained institutional development within these schools.
The Deputy Minister urged the newly sworn-in board members to focus on building credible and future-ready institutions capable of producing competent and compassionate health professionals.
She also called for a shift in mindset among stakeholders, encouraging them to align institutional practices with the evolving demands of the health sector.
Outlining her expectations, Prof. Ayensu-Danquah emphasised the need for transparency, accountability, and prudent resource management in the governance of the institutions.
She further tasked the boards to prioritise academic excellence by maintaining high training standards, strengthening practical learning, and promoting professionalism and student welfare.
She reminded members that their decisions will have far-reaching consequences, not only for students but also for the millions of Ghanaians who rely on the healthcare system, urging them to work collaboratively to advance the mandate of the institutions and contribute meaningfully to national health development.
