26/12/2025
*Hon. Akandoh, Minister of Health visits Enchi Government Hospital on Christmas Day*
The Minister of Health Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, in the company of the WN Regional Minister Hon Wilbert Petty Brentum, Aowin Member of Paliament Hon Oscar Ofori Larbi and other MOH officers paid a Christmas visit to the Enchi Government Hospital today 25th Dec 2025.
The minister was welcomed by the Medical Superintendent Dr Emmanuel K. Coomson, management members and other staff at post in the facility.
The Hon Miniter was informed of the hospital's needs namely equipment replacements, old vehicles, large number of casual staff, challenge with inadequate work space, inadequate high caliber clinical staff and support staff.
The need for two new ultra modern hospitals for Aowin was also expressed to the Honorable Minister.
Being the largest in the region in terms of land size in the WNR, a new hospital for Enchi and another one in the Boino-Sewum enclave would be in order.
He toured the facility spending most time on the kids ward and NICU.
He donated an undisclosed amount to the staff on duty to appreciate their dedication to duty.
The Minister directed the Director for HR at the ministry to take details of the HR situation and equipment needs from the Medical Superintendent through the Regional Director of Health Services for immediate action.
The team wished all staff a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
