Establish specialized health facilities across Ghana to enhance healthcare delivery – Dr. Solomon Forkuo to gov’t

Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuo, lecturer at Kumasi Technical University,

A lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuo, has called on the government to establish specialized health facilities across Ghana to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved rural communities.

According to him, decentralizing specialized care would reduce the need for long and costly travel to urban hospitals.

Dr. Kwarteng Forkuo believes that such facilities would not only bring critical healthcare services closer to the people but also cut down on transportation expenses for patients who currently travel miles for treatment.

 “Many rural dwellers cannot afford to travel to major cities for healthcare. Creating specialized centres within reach will help save lives and reduce financial burdens,” he said.

In an interview on Otec FM”s morning show “Nyansapo,” hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng on Thursday, July 10, 2025, he emphasized that while Ghana has made progress in health infrastructure, access remains a major challenge for the poor.

Dr. Forkuo’s call comes at a time when many Ghanaians continue to face difficulties accessing specialized care, including maternal health, cancer screening, and surgical services.

Making healthcare services affordable

Dr. Kwarteng Forkuo urged the government to also focus on making healthcare services affordable, especially for rural populations who are often left out of the national health system.

“Healthcare should not be a privilege for the few who live in urban areas or have money. It must be a right accessible to every Ghanaian regardless of location or income,” he stated.

He believes that “addressing these gaps through targeted infrastructure and pricing reforms will bring the country closer to achieving universal health coverage”.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah