President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre, describing it as a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery and strengthening Ghana’s medical independence.
Speaking at the inauguration in Accra, President Mahama said the state-of-the-art diagnostic centre would boost early cancer detection, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the need for Ghanaians to travel abroad for specialised medical care.
He added that the facility positions Ghana to become a potential medical hub for the West African sub-region by expanding access to advanced diagnostic services.
The President also outlined several government interventions in healthcare, education, and housing, including plans to construct new regional hospitals, establish additional CAT labs, and implement teacher housing projects across the country.
He further highlighted the government’s $300 million STARR-J initiative, which is aimed at ending the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027.
President Mahama commended the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the management of the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre for what he described as a visionary investment in the country’s healthcare sector.
According to him, quality healthcare, improved teacher welfare, and education remain central to Ghana’s national development agenda.