The Korean Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Park Kyongsig, has reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s healthcare sector, emphasizing efforts to make medical services more accessible and efficient for all citizens.

During a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, at the Ministry in Accra, Ambassador Park Kyongsig highlighted Korea’s ongoing contributions to Ghana’s health development, particularly in maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and training healthcare professionals.

“Korea is dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s health systems to ensure accessible and efficient medical services for all citizens,” he stated.

The visit aimed to explore new opportunities for collaboration in healthcare infrastructure, medical training, and health management at the district and sub-district levels. The Ambassador was joined by representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), key partners in Ghana’s healthcare transformation.

Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Mintah Akandoh acknowledged Korea’s longstanding support and the positive impact of past and ongoing initiatives. He emphasized priority areas for the John Mahama administration, including the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, free primary healthcare, and the construction of regional hospitals in the newly created regions.

The Health Minister further underscored the government’s focus on expanding Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facilities, strengthening emergency medical services, and upgrading hospital infrastructure.

KOICA and KOFIH representatives presented an overview of their ongoing projects in Ghana, which include building modern healthcare facilities, equipping hospitals with advanced medical tools, and implementing specialized training programs for local healthcare workers. They assured the Minister of their continued support in advancing Ghana’s health agenda.

The discussions concluded with both parties reaffirming their shared commitment to improving healthcare delivery and ensuring quality medical care for all Ghanaians.