Accra: The Governing Board of the Ho Teaching Hospital has intensified engagements with key stakeholders to mobilize support for infrastructure expansion and equipment upgrades. The Board undertook a working visit to the Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State as part of efforts to address growing operational and capacity constraints at the facility.
According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation was led by Dr. Delanyo Dovlo, the Chairman of the Governing Board, who outlined the Hospital’s strategic plans and urgent needs. Dr. Dovlo explained that the proposed expansion was essential to improve healthcare delivery, manage rising patient numbers, and enhance the Hospital’s status as a teaching and referral centre. He noted that without timely interventions, the facility risked losing efficiency in service delivery and its competitive edge as a centre of excellence.
Dr. Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, emphasized the expanded mandate since the facility was upgraded from a Regional Hospital to a Teaching Hospital, which includes specialised clinical services, research obligations, and student training. He highlighted that the new role required substantial investments in modern infrastructure and advanced medical equipment, as frequent equipment malfunctions were disrupting clinical services and prolonging patient waiting times.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Lydia Aziato, underscored the importance of the Hospital to the University’s clinical training programmes, noting that students rely heavily on the facility for practical exposure. She also highlighted related institutional needs, including student accommodation, a central library, and improved access roads.
Mr. Edem Kpotosu, the Member of Parliament for Ho Central, described the Hospital as a strategic health asset serving the Volta and Oti Regions and parts of neighbouring regions. He urged all stakeholders to contribute towards resolving the facility’s infrastructure and capacity challenges.
Responding to these concerns, the Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State, Mr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, assured the delegation of his support and commended the Governing Board and Management for their proactive leadership. He pledged to facilitate meetings and engagements aimed at addressing some of the identified challenges, emphasizing the need for collective action to strengthen the Hospital’s capacity to serve the Region and the wider sub-region effectively.