New Police Hospital Ward is an Investment in Personnel Welfare – Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has described the commissioning of a new 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra as a significant investment in the welfare of personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting the country.

He said the facility reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening public institutions and ensuring that security personnel had access to quality healthcare to support their work.

Mr Mohammed-Mubarak made the remarks on Tuesday at the commissioning of the facility, which is expected to improve healthcare delivery for police officers, their families and members of the public.

He expressed appreciation to the President for his support towards improving healthcare infrastructure and the working conditions of the Ghana Police Service.

The Minister said the new ward complex was an important addition to the country’s healthcare system, noting that the well-being of security personnel was essential to their ability to discharge their duties effectively.

He stressed that providing adequate healthcare facilities for personnel was part of the broader responsibility of ensuring that those who protected the nation received the necessary support and care.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, emphasised that the health and well-being of police personnel were critical to the effective performance of their duties.

The new 85-bed complex comprises separate male and female medical and surgical wards, as well as dedicated paediatric wards for boys and girls.

It is equipped with diagnostic and patient-monitoring equipment, an in-house laboratory, a pharmacy and other supporting facilities to enhance patient care and improve the delivery of medical services.

The facility is expected to expand the hospital’s capacity to provide medical care to police personnel and other patients who rely on the institution for healthcare services.

The commissioning forms part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure within the security services and strengthen the support systems available to personnel responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property.

The development also highlights the importance of investing in the health and welfare of security personnel as a means of supporting their operational effectiveness and ensuring quality medical care for their families and the wider public.

Judith Twumwaa, ISD