The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) is now actively in use at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), marking the beginning of a state-owned digitisation of the patient records system.
He made this announcement during his visit to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital to inspect key units and interact with management and staff.
According to him, the rollout forms part of the government’s decisive move to secure a permanent, state-owned electronic health information platform that protects patient data and supports efficient service delivery.
Mr Akandoh highlighted that recent disruptions in the country’s electronic health systems have underscored the urgency for the government to own both the software and the hardware that support digital medical records.
This, he noted, will ensure system stability, protect patient information, and allow seamless integration with future service providers.
He also stressed the need for professionalism and respect in service delivery, urging health workers to uphold the dignity of all patients as the government works to improve the working environment within health facilities.
The minister acknowledged that ongoing reforms may present challenges, but insisted they are necessary to achieve equitable distribution of health workers and improved healthcare delivery nationwide.
He called for constructive engagement, unity of purpose, and a shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to the Ghanaian population.