Cost, equipment shortages and limited specialist support undermining healthcare in Ghana – Prof Nicholas Ossei

Renowned cardiologist Prof Nicholas Ossei-Gerning OBE has identified cost, lack of equipment and limited specialist support as key factors affecting healthcare delivery in Ghana. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, 23 February, he said that although every country faces healthcare challenges, Ghana’s situation presents particular concerns, especially in emergency cardiac care. “I […]


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