The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has underscored the critical link between national security and health security, stressing the need for stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) to enhance Ghana’s healthcare system.

Addressing the 67th Annual General Conference of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Mr Terlabi noted that the stability of the nation, its borders, communities, and institutions ultimately depends on the well-being of its people.

A healthy population, he said, is essential to productivity, peace, and national resilience.

The conference, themed “Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Healthcare Delivery,” convened medical professionals, policymakers, and key stakeholders to explore solutions for improving healthcare access and sustainability.

Terlabi described PPPs as a strategic necessity rather than a mere collaboration, urging the GMA to take an active role in shaping PPP frameworks and ensuring that rural and peri-urban communities remain central to healthcare reforms.

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding partnerships with the private sector to drive improvements in health service delivery.

He also announced plans to decentralise the recruitment of doctors and address systemic bottlenecks that hinder effective healthcare provision.