By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Feb. 13, GNA – The Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) has called for urgent investments in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, and strategic partnerships to bridge critical gaps in child health services across the nation.
This call followed the Society’s 31st Annual General and Scientific Meeting held in Accra on the theme: “Universal Health Coverage (UHC): Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Child Healthcare Delivery across Ghana.”
A communique issued in Accra by the Society and copied to the Ghana News Agency emphasised that achieving equitable healthcare for Ghana’s children demands immediate action.
The PSG urged the government and stakeholders to prioritize funding for pediatric infrastructure, particularly in underserved districts.
It proposed targeted programmes to train and deploy pediatricians, nurses, and auxiliary staff to all districts, ensuring even remote areas have access to critical services.
It called for strengthened partnerships with international organizations, private sector entities, and local communities.
The Society stressed the need for shared resources and expertise to scale up initiatives like free ambulance services for children under five, a policy recognised as a matter of utmost urgency
It advocated policies that prioritize child health funding and integrate digital tools such as telemedicine and artificial intelligence and urged stakeholders to fast-track regulatory support for Artificial intelligence and telemedicine.
It linked environmental degradation to child health crises, including chemical poisoning and birth defects and urged increased investment in sustainable solutions and stricter enforcement of anti-galamsey laws.
They noted that investments in research were deemed critical to address gaps in adolescent health.
The PSG highlighted the “triple dividend” of prioritizing this group, emphasizing training programs and dedicated clinics to safeguard their present and future well-being.
GNA