Awoamefia calls for upgrade of Ho Teaching Hospital as promised

Ho, Nov. 09, GNA – The Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, has reminded President John Dramani Mahama that the people of the Volta Region are still awaiting the promised upgrade of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH). 

Delivering an address on behalf of the Awoamefia at the 64th Hogbetsotso Grand Durbar, Mr Godsway Hanyabui, President of the Anlo Youth Council, said the hospital project remained central to the aspirations of the people of the region. 

“Your Excellency, the aspirations of the people of the Volta region will be fulfilled when the upgrading of the Ho Teaching Hospital becomes a reality as promised in the People’s Manifesto,” he said. 

In 2019, the then Volta Regional Hospital, popularly known as Trafalgar Hospital, was elevated to a tertiary facility and designated as Ho Teaching Hospital to support the training of allied health professionals by the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), which was established in 2012, and to provide specialised healthcare services. 

Since attaining teaching hospital status, however, residents say there has been limited investment in infrastructure and equipment to support teaching, research, and specialised healthcare delivery, leading to concerns that the institution’s designation has not been fully matched by development on the ground. 

The durbar, held under the theme: “Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow,” was attended by President Mahama, the Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Ministers of State, and other dignitaries. 

Responding to the appeal, President Mahama announced that financing had been secured for the long-awaited upgrade of the Ho Teaching Hospital and assured the gathering that progress was being made to transform the facility into a fully functional teaching hospital. 

“I am happy to say we are making progress and the upgrade of the hospital will be done to make sure that it’s befitting as a teaching hospital,” he said. 

President Mahama also highlighted ongoing development projects across the Volta region and urged the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to intensify supervision and monitoring efforts. 

“Much work is underway in the Volta region, and I urge the Regional Coordinating Council to monitor closely and supervise the progress of these projects.” 

Mr Edward Doe Adjaho, Chairman of the Council of State and Chairman of the Durbar, expressed appreciation to patrons and supporters of this year’s festival, with special mention of President Mahama. 

He called on the public to continue praying for the President and expressed confidence in his commitment to addressing the concerns of the people of Anlo, the Volta region, and the nation as a whole. 

Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah 

Reporter: Ewoenam Kpodo, GNA [email protected]