Ghana pushes stronger cross-border health regulation

Ghana is spearheading efforts to strengthen health regulation across African borders, aiming to guarantee the competence and accountability of healthcare professionals who move between countries. The initiative seeks to foster greater cooperation among national medical and dental councils.

Dr. Divine Banyubala, Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, emphasized the need for robust oversight. He stated that ensuring healthcare providers maintain their qualifications, licenses, and accountability to patients is paramount, especially as cross-border practice becomes more common.

This push for stronger regulation is being highlighted in the lead-up to the 28th Annual Scientific Conference. The discussions are expected to focus on harmonizing standards and improving the framework for regulating medical practitioners within the African continent, ultimately aiming to enhance patient safety and healthcare quality.

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This in an interview with The Ghanaian Times ahead of the 28th Annual Scientific Conference …