Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday commended the Shai Osudoku District Hospital at Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region for its outstanding performance in healthcare delivery.
He noted that the Hospital had recorded zero maternal and infant mortality for several consecutive years, describing the achievement as remarkable.
The President gave the commendation at the launch of the Government’s flagship health sector initiative, the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Programme, at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital.
The FPHC is a Government policy aimed at ensuring that every citizen and legal resident has access to essential healthcare services at the primary level, regardless of insurance status.
The programme seeks to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare nationwide.
President Mahama recalled that 10 years ago, on April 4, 2016, during his previous term in office, he commissioned the Shai Osudoku District Hospital.
“I am happy to note that the Hospital is still doing very well,” he said.
Describing the facility as one of the best-maintained hospitals in the country, the President congratulated the management and staff for their dedication.
“It is one of the best-kept hospitals. The CEO is here – ayeekoo. It has gained global recognition beyond the borders of Ghana,” he added.
President Mahama said the Hospital had won several awards consecutively in safe motherhood and had maintained zero maternal and infant mortality for years.
He noted that due to its strong reputation, the Hospital had become a victim of its own success, attracting patients from outside its catchment area, including parts of the Eastern region.
“People travel from far distances to come here either to deliver or seek medical care,” he said.
The President commended the Medical Director and staff for their commitment and urged them to maintain the high standards that had earned the Hospital national and international acclaim.
He expressed the hope that health facilities across the country would emulate the example set by the Shai Osudoku District Hospital.
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