Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has inaugurated a 10-member board of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) after their appointment by the President in consultation with the Council of State.
The board members are Ing. Sir Daniel Charles Gyimah, chairperson; Jerry Ahmen Shaib, legal practitioner; Dr. Radha Maria Odua Hackman, medical practitioner; Michael Owusu, allied health professional; Albert Wiredu Arkoh, pharmacist, and Hannah Akua Oparebea Acquah, nurse.
Others are Prof. Margaret Yaa Lartey, University Council representative; Rev. Prof. Patrick Ferdinand K. Ayeh Kumi, University Council representative; Charles Ofori, finance and risk management; Nick Danso Adjei, private sector businessperson, and Dr. Opoku-Ware Ampomah, CEO of KBTH.
Mr. Agyeman-Manu, after administering the oaths of office and secrecy to the board members, said usually 70 per cent of board members of health institutions are heads of departments of the same organisation.
He, therefore, noted that Cabinet through a memo approved a clause in the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act 525 that permitted experienced individuals to constitute the board of teaching health facilities in the country.
“This exercise has become necessary because of the amendments made to the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act 525 to bring some reforms to the health sector. Boards are set up by corporate governance to bring in people from outside to observe how management is performing and bring change where necessary,” he added.
He, therefore, congratulated the members of the old board for their service and solid achievement they chalked during their tenure.
“For the new board, I will expect that you build on the solid foundation of your predecessors to make Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital a centre of excellence that we all will be proud of. There is much expectation for you because we want to see an enhanced performance
Ing. Sir Daniel Charles Gyimah said it is an honour to be called to serve the country and pledged the board’s commitment to achieving financial independence for the teaching hospital.
“What we can promise you is hard work,” he said.
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri