Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with the National Executive Committee of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) as part of his ongoing consultations with key stakeholders and professional groups across the country.
The meeting took place at the GMA House at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where GMA President Professor (Dr.) Ernest Yorke and other executives shared their views on some of the major challenges affecting medical doctors and healthcare delivery in Ghana.
Key issues discussed included health workforce retention, doctors’ remuneration, unequal distribution of medical professionals, healthcare infrastructure, emergency preparedness and conditions of service.
The discussions also covered concerns surrounding deprived area allowances, the role of the private sector in healthcare delivery, and requirements by the Medical and Dental Council for doctors to undertake licensing examinations.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the engagement has reinforced the need for a new approach to healthcare policies in Ghana, with several proposals presented during the meeting that could help improve the welfare of medical professionals and strengthen the country’s health sector.
He expressed optimism that implementing some of the ideas discussed could have a significant impact on doctors’ welfare, healthcare delivery and the overall health system.
Dr. Bawumia also stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in building a stronger and more resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of Ghanaians.
He thanked the leadership and members of the Ghana Medical Association for their contributions, openness and commitment to improving healthcare services and promoting the well-being of the Ghanaian population.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts to gather expert views on policies that could help create a patient-centred healthcare system, improve working conditions for medical professionals and ensure that communities across Ghana have access to quality healthcare.
Source: newsthemegh.com