The Chief Executive Officer of Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), Dr Hintermann Mbroh, has reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to becoming a premier destination for medical tourism in Ghana, positioning itself as a leader in innovative healthcare delivery.

Speaking at a recent strategic engagement session with hospital leadership and board members, Dr Mbroh disclosed that the hospital had already embarked on its medical tourism journey prior to the current government’s inclusion of the agenda in its national manifesto.

“We began this vision long before it became part of national policy. In fact, Ho Teaching Hospital was specifically mentioned in the governing party’s manifesto as a key facility for medical tourism,” he stated. “Now that a national medical tourism policy has been adopted, we must realign our internal strategy to reflect national objectives.”

Dr Hintermann Mbroh noted that the hospital’s previous board had developed a robust roadmap for enhancing its services in line with this vision.

The current focus, he said, is to harmonise that plan with the national strategy and begin laying the groundwork to actualise it.

“This involves strengthening our internal systems, clearly defining responsibilities, and creating accountability structures that support the implementation of our vision,” he added.

A key priority, according to Dr Mbroh, was improving the quality of patient care. While significant innovations and improvements have already been made, he emphasised the need to ensure that these translated into a satisfying experience for all patients, including international visitors.

“We need to be clear on what makes our care exceptional, and we must invest smartly to address pressing needs such as increasing bed capacity, upgrading critical infrastructure like oxygen supply systems, generators, and other essential equipment,” he said.

The Board Chairman of the hospital, Dr Delanyo Tsidi Dorvlo, stressed the importance of targeted investments to improve both infrastructure and service delivery, noting that such improvements will benefit not only the medical tourism agenda but also the overall quality of care for all patients.

“The technical advisor to the minister of health has indicated that advancing the role of Ho Teaching Hospital in medical tourism is a critical national priority. As a board, we are committed to ensuring the hospital is equipped to play this role effectively,” he said.

He added that efforts were underway to identify and prioritise immediate investment areas that will yield quick wins, while also setting the stage for long-term development.

With its strategic location, growing reputation, and now, national backing, Ho Teaching Hospital is poised to play a central role in Ghana’s emerging medical tourism sector. The hospital’s leadership believes that by improving infrastructure, enhancing service quality, and embracing innovation, it can attract patients from across the region and beyond boosting not just healthcare outcomes, but also local economic development.