By Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Ho (V/R), Jan 29, GNA – The Governing Board of the Ho Teaching Hospital has intensified engagements with key stakeholders to mobilise 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.
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 said the current infrastructure was increasingly overstretched, making it difficult for the Hospital to meet the expectations of patients and partner institutions.
Dr Dovlo 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, said the scope of operations had widened significantly since the facility was upgraded from a Regional Hospital to a Teaching Hospital.
He indicated that the new mandate came with additional responsibilities, including specialised clinical services, research obligations and student training.
Dr Mbroh stressed that the expanded role required substantial investments in modern infrastructure and advanced medical equipment.
He revealed that frequent equipment malfunctions were disrupting clinical services and prolonging patient waiting times.
Dr Mbroh said the situation underscored the urgency for comprehensive upgrades to ensure reliable, efficient and safe healthcare delivery.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Lydia Aziato, described the Hospital as central to the University’s clinical training programmes.
She said students depended heavily on the facility for practical exposure, making adequate space and equipment critical for quality medical education.
Professor Aziato also drew attention to 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 called on all stakeholders to contribute towards resolving the facility’s infrastructure and capacity challenges.
Responding to the concerns, the Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State, Mr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, assured the delegation of his support.
He commended the Governing Board and Management for their proactive leadership and commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
Mr Kwamigah – Atokple said the Hospital had earned public confidence and was increasingly becoming a preferred healthcare destination.
He pledged to facilitate meetings and engagements aimed at addressing some of the identified challenges.
The Council of State Member said the moment was opportune for collective action to strengthen the Hospital’s capacity to serve the Region and the wider sub-region effectively.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah