The Association of Health Service Administrators Ghana (AHSAG), has called on the government to consider granting Financial Clearance for the immediate recruitment of new staff to address the shortfall in health personnel at various health facilities to sustain quality service delivery.
At the 46th Annual General Conference (AGM) of the Association of Health Service Administrators Ghana (AHSAG), held in Accra–Abokobi, AHSAG raised concerns over the high number of health professionals leaving the country.
“We note with grave concern the high number of health professionals leaving the country for greener pastures elsewhere. This poses a major threat to quality healthcare delivery and the attainment of UHC by 2030. We urge the Ministry of Health to put in place prudent measures to immediately curb the alarming rate of staff attrition in the health sector.
“The government should also consider granting Financial Clearance for the immediate recruitment of new staff to address the shortfall in health personnel at various health facilities to sustain quality service delivery. Any further delay may have dire consequences on the health of the fewer health care providers at post, in particular, and the larger society in general.”
The Association also raised concern over the rising cases of medical malpractice and their associated costs in terms of financial burden and reputational damage to health facilities.
“We call on hospital managers to put in place adequate measures to prevent or at least minimise the incidence of medical negligence. Proactive steps should also be taken in resolving complaints by patients as soon as possible. Client Desks should be provided in health facilities. Health personnel should also regularly be sensitised on the Patient’s Charter as provided for in the Sixth Schedule of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851).”