CHAG Unveils SafeCare Hub to Transform Healthcare Delivery in Ghana.

Accra: The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art SafeCare Hub in Accra, intended to improve the quality of healthcare for millions of Ghanaians. The CHAG's SafeCare hub will serve as a centre for training, research, and promoting safe healthcare practices while its network of health facilities serving over eight million Ghanaians annually. The Centre will also consolidate the organisation's achievements under the SafeCare initiative and sustain improvements in healthcare delivery. It symbolises the CHAG's commitment to delivering patient-centered care while addressing critical gaps in healthcare safety and quality.According to Ghana News Agency, during the inauguration of the CHAG's Centre in Accra on Wednesday, Dr Peter Yeboah, the Executive Director of CHAG, described the facility as a 'beacon of hope for healthcare improvement in the country.' He stated: 'For many Ghanaians, healthcare is not just about access but safety and dignity. This hub is a bold step towar ds ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.' Dr. Yeboah reflected on the milestones achieved through the SafeCare initiative over the past five years, recording a 91 per cent improvement in the overall quality of care in all CHAG facilities. He noted that 70 per cent of CHAG's facilities had transitioned from one level to another, from Level 1 to Level 4.Madam Emma Ofori Agyemang, the Director of Policy Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ministry of Health, lauded CHAG for its leadership in healthcare and assured government support for its operations. 'CHAG has become a beacon of hope in our healthcare system. The government is proud to support this vision and ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in accessing quality healthcare,' she said. Madam Ofori Agyemang added: 'It is refreshing to know that all CHAG facilities in Ghana have gone through the quality assurance assessment. I think that is very impressive, and 39 of them are at Level 4. This is very commendable.'Dr Nico le Spieker, the Chief Executive Officer of PharmAccess, highlighted the global importance of initiatives like SafeCare in addressing healthcare deficiencies. 'Globally, three million people die annually due to lack of access to care, while five million die because of poor quality care. Ghana, through CHAG, is emerging as a leader on the continent in achieving universal health coverage,' she said.