
Audio By Carbonatix
The Health Minister nominee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that he will not arbitrarily terminate contracts within the health sector when given the nod.
He made this statement while appearing before the Appointments Committee for his vetting on Friday, January 31.
Addressing concerns about contractual agreements in the health sector, Mr Akandoh emphasised the critical role of the private sector in national development.
"Mr Chairman, we all know the private sector is the engine of growth, and I am not prepared to capriciously terminate any contract in the sector," he stated.
However, he noted that while he would not act impulsively, he would not hesitate to scrutinise agreements where necessary.
"When there is the need for me to look into something, I will," he added, suggesting a balanced approach to oversight and accountability in his ministry.
He particularly stated that while the medical drone delivery is a laudable initiative, he will investigate the contract since there are some issues with it.
Latest Stories
-
Celebrity Hitz TV, University of Minnesota announce inaugural Minnesota Music Conference for 2027
8 minutes -
Lands Minister urges public to join national campaign of tree planting
24 minutes -
World Population Day: Population Caucus Chair urges more investment in youth
37 minutes -
Tourism Minister calls for revival of reading culture among the youth
39 minutes -
Volta Minister reaffirms media partnership ahead of Mahama’s regional tour
41 minutes -
Ghana Infrastructure Report: Roads, health and railway ranked poor
42 minutes -
Cabinet urged to approve revised Disability Bill without delay
46 minutes -
BoG warns public on currency notes misuse
50 minutes -
Four districts in the Volta Region relinquish position in 2025 ranking of MMDAs
53 minutes -
GPCC mourns Ya-Na, celebrates legacy of peace and unity
56 minutes -
Stakeholders call for practical reforms to strengthen TVET
59 minutes -
US AG Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files ‘mistakes’
1 hour -
HIV/AIDS awareness campaign must be intensified before it affects nation’s workforce – Aba Oppong
1 hour -
Salaga South MP mourns passing of Ya-Na Abukari II
1 hour -
State Institutions can’t escape politics while their bosses are political appointees – CDD Fellow
1 hour