Ghana to establish firm managing medical devices nationwide

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to launch the Ghana Medical Equipment Services Limited (GMESL), a new state-owned company tasked with revolutionizing the management of medical equipment across the nation's public health facilities. This initiative signals a move away from the persistent problem of broken and outdated equipment plaguing the healthcare system.

The newly formed entity will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of medical devices, including their procurement, ongoing maintenance, and timely replacement. By centralizing these functions under GMESL, the government aims to ensure that hospitals and clinics are consistently equipped with functional and modern medical technology.

GMESL will operate as a subsidiary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. President Mahama explained that the company's core objective is to establish a sustainable and efficient system for retooling Ghana's health infrastructure. This strategic approach is expected to improve the quality of healthcare services available to Ghanaians and enhance the operational capacity of medical professionals nationwide.

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