The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has extended its ongoing needs assessment tour to the Savannah Region, engaging management of the Bole Municipal Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen referral health facilities in the newly created regions.

The visit forms part of the Fund’s broader strategy to expand access to specialised care for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases.

During the engagement, the GMTF team assessed the hospital’s infrastructure and service capacity to determine how best it could partner with the Trust Fund in delivering critical interventions.

The exercise focused on identifying equipment gaps and other logistical challenges that hinder the facility’s ability to provide specialised medical care.

Management of the Bole Municipal Hospital described the prospect of partnering with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as a “dream come true,” noting that the provision of essential medical equipment would significantly enhance service delivery.

They emphasised that retooling the hospital would unlock its full potential and position it to better serve residents of the Savannah Region.

According to hospital authorities, the facility plays a vital role in healthcare delivery within the municipality and surrounding communities, but faces limitations that affect its ability to manage complex chronic conditions.

They expressed optimism that collaboration with the GMTF would bridge critical gaps and improve patient outcomes.

GMTF’s Health Policy Advisor, Dr Norbert Kipo, urged hospital management to submit a detailed list of their most pressing needs to the Trust Fund for consideration, assuring them of the Fund’s commitment to building sustainable partnerships aimed at improving access to quality healthcare across the country.