The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region is facing significant financial challenges, prompting its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. John Tampouri, to appeal to the government for assistance. Apexnewsgh reports
The hospital’s 13th-month salary policy, which aims to retain healthcare workers, has become a substantial financial burden. Currently funded through the hospital’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF), the policy benefits doctors, pharmacists, and allied health workers.
Dr. Tampouri emphasized the need for government intervention or a renegotiation of the policy’s terms during the hospital’s 2024 annual review meeting. He highlighted the hospital’s ongoing struggles, including a high attrition rate of healthcare workers who leave for better opportunities abroad.
Furthermore, the hospital is grappling with inadequate infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of patients. Designed to accommodate 240 beds, the hospital is now overwhelmed, putting immense pressure on resources. Dr. Tampouri urged the government to equip the hospital with modern infrastructure and medical supplies to improve service delivery.
Despite these challenges, Dr. Tampouri assured the public of the hospital’s commitment to providing quality healthcare. The hospital aims to become a leading medical tourism destination in Africa, and with government support, it can overcome its current financial struggles and achieve its vision.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
