The Republic of Korea has committed $32 million in aid to Ghana for 2025, with a significant portion allocated to improving the country’s healthcare system.

A part of this funding, channeled through the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), will enhance medical infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, and develop healthcare personnel.

Speaking at the commissioning of a newly built health center in Abutia Kpota and a biomedical engineering unit in Ho, Korea’s Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, emphasized the country’s dedication to Ghana’s progress.

“This year my government's total budget of aid to Ghana is $32 million. A third of the budget will go to the healthcare service”, he said.

He further hinted at ongoing discussions to expand the Ho Teaching Hospital and reaffirmed Korea’s unwavering support for Ghana’s development.

He also alluded to collaborative efforts to expand Ho Teaching Hospital and reaffirmed South Korea’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s progress.

Ambassador Park expressed confidence that these initiatives would further cement the strong diplomatic and cooperative ties between the two nations.

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh highlighted South Korea’s instrumental role in advancing healthcare services in Ghana.

He outlined various KOFIH-backed initiatives, including improvements in maternal care, rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities, emergency response systems, enhancements to community health planning, workforce development programs, and contributions to Ghana’s health insurance framework.

The Minister also shed light on the Biomedical Engineering Project spearheaded by KOFIH in the Volta and Greater Accra Regions, which focuses on modernizing clinical technology, improving medical equipment oversight, and ensuring healthcare workers are trained in the latest innovations.

He further noted that the Volta Region has received diagnostic tools and laboratory equipment valued at $106,500, in addition to the construction of the Biomedical Engineering Unit in Ho.

“The investment will significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and the overall efficiency of equipment and tools for patient care.

“By proving these resources, the BME Project is not only advancing the technical proficiency of healthcare services in both regions but also contributing to improving healthcare outcomes through better-equipped healthcare systems in Ghana”, he said.

He emphasized that the Biomedical Engineering Project is not only boosting technical expertise but also enhancing the quality of healthcare services by equipping facilities with state-of-the-art resources.

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu stressed the importance of achieving universal healthcare access across the region.

“Health is wealth, and we believe if our people live a healthy life, if access to healthcare is made to everybody healthcare delivery by ensuring the medical professionals have access to state-of-the-art testing y within our region, it is only then that we can develop and productivity will increase,“ he said.