The Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has commissioned a new Police Hospital in the Ashanti Region.
This facility aims to enhance healthcare delivery for law enforcement personnel and the surrounding communities.
The Police Hospital was fully financed under the welfare scheme of the police service. This strategic investment underscores the dedication to providing exceptional healthcare for officers and their families, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, expressed pride in the police service for establishing a facility that provides comfort regarding health services.
He commended the combined strength, vision, and commitment of the police scheme.
The Minister said the government is committed to ensuring the hospital is equipped with essential materials and maintained to a higher standard.
He announced the commissioning of the Tamale Police Hospital, being constructed by the government by the end of the year.
Mubarak Muntaka is confident the direct recruitment of medical staff for both the Kumasi and Tamale police hospitals will ensure that both facilities operate at full capacity.
He also announced an increase in the police welfare fund to ensure officers have sufficient funds upon retirement.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, stated that the facility will serve police officers, their families and the general public.
The hospital will collaborate with the Ghana Police Service to facilitate the processing of armed suspects in a manner that minimizes disruption to medical staff, other patients, and police operational duties.
DCOP Teye-Cudjoe emphasized their ongoing commitment to supporting and serving the country.