The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA) has commenced a regional assessment tour in the Volta Region as part of its nationwide effort to monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory standards across health facilities in the country.

Led by the Acting Registrar, Dr. Winfred Korletey Baah, the HEFRA delegation paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, at his office in Ho.

The visit forms part of the agency’s broader agenda to engage key regional stakeholders and evaluate the operational effectiveness of HEFRA’s decentralised structures.

During the engagement, Dr. Baah explained that the tour seeks to ensure that both public and private health facilities within the region are licensed, properly supervised, and adhere to the minimum standards of care set out by the agency.

He emphasised that the agency’s mission is to safeguard public health by promoting safety, professionalism, and quality assurance in healthcare delivery.

The Regional Minister commended HEFRA for its critical role in protecting the health and well-being of Ghanaians and pledged his office’s full support to the agency’s mandate.

"I commended them for their efforts and reaffirmed my commitment to supporting HEFRA’s work. Health is a crucial sector, and it is important that we uphold the highest standards to guarantee quality care for our people."

Mr. Gunu added that his administration is committed to supporting all relevant institutions that are working to enhance public service delivery, particularly in the health sector.

The visit also served as a platform for dialogue on emerging challenges in health regulation, including unlicensed operations, inadequate infrastructure, and the need for ongoing staff training. HEFRA is expected to continue its inspection exercises across the region in the coming days, with a view to compiling a comprehensive report on the state of health facility compliance in the Volta Region.

The agency has reiterated its call to health facility operators to regularise their operations and cooperate fully with regulatory processes, stressing that quality health service delivery must be non-negotiable for the advancement of national development goals.