Health Ministry takes steps to address doctor shortage in Ahafo Region

The Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures to address the shortage of medical doctors in the Ahafo Region, aiming to improve healthcare delivery across hospitals and health facilities. Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, disclosed this during a working visit to several health facilities in […]


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