Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, also the MP for Karaga, has taken proactive steps to address the urgent challenges faced by the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).
To support the hospital, Dr. Adam donated 10 polytanks to increase water storage capacity and provided GHC 100,000 for the renovation of an outdated underground tank.
These underground tanks, with capacities of 138.6 cubic meters and 65 cubic meters respectively, were no longer in use during the initial phase of the TTH Project.
The refurbishment of these tanks, estimated to cost GHS 420,000 as of 2023, presented a significant financial burden, which the Minister has pledged to help alleviate.
Furthermore, Dr. Amin Adam pledged to donate three dialysis machines to supplement the hospital’s current equipment.
During the finance minister’s visit to the CEO of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, he announced that these machines would arrive in the country within three weeks, with delivery to the facility expected in a month.
Expressing appreciation for the generous donation, TTH CEO Dr. Adam Atiku reiterated the hospital’s commitment to utilizing the contributions effectively.
Dr. Atiku highlighted the strain on existing machines due to the hospital’s dominant position in the northern Ghana healthcare market, emphasizing the importance of support from individuals and organizations to address these challenges sustainably.
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Some relatives of patients expressed concerns about water scarcity at the facility, particularly for those traveling from other parts of the country.
With Minister Adam’s intervention, TTH expects improved operational efficiency and enhanced healthcare delivery to the region.
Over the years, the Tamale Teaching Hospital has faced significant challenges, especially in water storage, impacting its operations.
As the primary referral center for five regions in the North and neighboring countries, TTH has struggled with severe water shortages and other issues affecting its ability to provide essential healthcare services.
Patients and their relatives have grappled with water problems at the hospital for years, resorting to purchasing water from outside or using sachet water to maintain cleanliness for patients admitted to TTH.
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