Improving health care access for all Ghanaians
CHAG commissions SafeCare Hub to transform healthcare delivery
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art SafeCare Hub in Accra, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for millions of Ghanaians.
This facility symbolizes CHAG’s dedication to delivering patient-centered care while addressing critical gaps in healthcare safety and quality.
Serving over eight million Ghanaians annually through its network of health facilities, CHAG’s SafeCare Hub will function as a center for training, research, and promoting safe healthcare practices. The Hub aims to consolidate the organisation’s achievements under the SafeCare initiative and sustain improvements in healthcare delivery.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Director of CHAG, Dr. Peter Yeboah, described the facility as a beacon of hope for healthcare improvement in Ghana.
“For many Ghanaians, healthcare is not just about access but safety and dignity. This hub is a bold step toward ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve,” he said.
Dr. Yeboah reflected on the milestones achieved through the SafeCare initiative over the past five years.
“We have recorded a 91% improvement in the overall quality of care in all CHAG facilities. Gladly, 70% of CHAG facilities have transitioned from one level to another – from Level 1 to Level 4.
The Chairman of the Christian Council, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard Dela Dogbe, emphasized the Christian community’s resolve to support sustainable healthcare delivery and praised CHAG’s achievements.
“The Church in Ghana has long been perceived as a leader in the provision of excellent healthcare. With the introduction of SafeCare, we now have a quality assurance program that elevates this perception by providing objective assessments, ratings, and benchmarks for our services.
“We cannot go back in providing quality assurance. The assessments and ratings are tools to ensure that we continue to give off our best. I trust and believe that none of the facilities that have reached Level 4 will want to drop to Level 3. Instead, all of us must aim to reach the pinnacle of Level 5 – or perhaps beyond that.”
He added, “This remarkable success reflects the unwavering support from church leadership and the Christian community. We are grateful to PharmAccess and other partners for their incredible support to CHAG.”
The Chairman of the occasion and the Board Chairman of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr. Anarfi Asamoa-Baah, , described the commissioning of the SafeCare Hub as a landmark moment in Ghana’s healthcare journey and called on all stakeholders to support its vision.
For millions of Ghanaians, the SafeCare Hub represents more than a building – it is a symbol of hope, innovation, and a commitment to delivering healthcare that prioritises quality, safety, and dignity.
Source:
https://thebftonline.com/2024/12/09/chag-commissions-safecare-hub-to-transform-healthcare-delivery/
