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The Ministry of Health has directed all health agencies and regulatory bodies to step up enforcement against illegal operations that pose risks to public health and safety.
Speaking at the signing of a Performance Contract Agreement on Wednesday, October 22, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh commended the Traditional Medicine Practice Council and the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) for their ongoing efforts to shut down unlicensed operators and ensure compliance with national health standards.
“I will commend some of the agencies that are shaking the system. I’ve heard about the traditional medicine people going around trying to clamp down on the quack people in the system. I’ve heard about HeFRA; they are also shaking the system,” Mr. Akandoh said.
The Minister urged other agencies, including the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA), to intensify their regulatory oversight.
“I have not heard so much about the FDA. I want to hear the FDA out there,” he said. “All the agencies under the ministry, I want to hear everybody executing their mandate — especially the mortuary people. There are a lot of mortuaries out there without certification.”
Mr. Akandoh raised concerns over poor practices in some mortuaries, warning that unregulated facilities could become breeding grounds for disease.
“They are not being regulated. And they are places where you can easily spread diseases,” he cautioned. “The way dead bodies are handled and displayed in some communities must be regulated.”
The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening health regulation and protecting public safety through coordinated enforcement across all agencies.
