Accra: Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has assured the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana of the government's commitment to deepening collaboration for quality healthcare delivery. Mr Akandoh commended the Mission, through the Ahmadiyya Muslim Health Services, for its contributions to the country's healthcare sector, especially in the rural areas. The Minister gave these assurances when a delegation from the Mission, led by Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, the Ameer and Missionary in Charge, paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Mission, through its Health Services, operates several hospitals and clinics across the country, especially in rural areas. The Ameer, through the Chief Executive Officer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Health Services, requested support in upgrading its facilities, equipping and improving services to meet the growing health demands of the communities it serves. He emphasized the importance of the partnership and the role of religious leaders in supporting government efforts to provide quality healthcare.
Mr Akandoh expressed the government's willingness to ensure the partnership thrived. He briefed the delegation on key health initiatives, including the Agenda 111 Project and the soon-to-be-launched Free Primary Health Care policy, which aimed to make essential health services more accessible to all Ghanaians. He highlighted the government's strategy to complete the ongoing Agenda 111 projects, which are at an advanced stage.
The Minister assured the delegation that the Ministry would consider their request for medical equipment and explore practical ways to strengthen existing ties. The group offered prayers for the Minister, his deputy, and the staff of the Ministry, seeking divine guidance and wisdom in their duties.
Alhaji Maulvi Bin Salih noted that the Mission's health institutions were initially established to serve deprived areas; however, urban growth has now created new challenges that require enhanced infrastructure and partnerships.
