President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized his government's remarkable progress in the health sector, describing its achievements as unparalleled.

He noted that the completion of some projects under the government's Agenda 111, which aims to build hospitals across the country, will greatly improve Ghana's healthcare infrastructure.

The President also highlighted strides made in reducing maternal, adolescent, and child mortality rates, pointing out that these improvements serve as key indicators of the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery.

He credited the reduction in mortality rates to the government's focused efforts in addressing critical health challenges.

During the commissioning of the new Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday, October 18, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his administration's dedication to expanding healthcare services.

He assured Ghanaians that the government will continue to prioritize the health sector to meet the needs of the population.

“From 2017 to August this year, we’ve added some 8,665 hospital beds for admission i.e. from 24,153 hospital beds in 2016 to 32,818 hospital beds by August 2024, representing a rise of some 36% further underscoring our commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure."

“This excludes the total number of beds to be provided by the Agenda 111 Project. We’ve also made significant strides in reducing maternal, adolescent and child mortality rates."

"The Institutional Maternal Mortality Ratio (IMMR) has declined steadily from 127.3 deaths per 100 live births In 2018 to 102.1 per 100 live births in recent years," he stated.

The newly commissioned centre at Korle Bu is expected to significantly boost the country’s capacity to provide specialised medical care, further reflecting the government's ongoing investment in improving the health sector.