The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has announced that the oxygen plant at the 37 Military Hospital has been repaired.
According to the minister, the repair followed a visit to the hospital, where he was informed that the plant was in a critical state.
The situation posed a threat to oxygen production and supply to surgical theatres, intensive care units, and wards, which could have been severely impacted if not addressed urgently.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Dr. Boamah assured that the issue had been resolved following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to improving human security, stating, “President John Dramani Mahama is serious about his commitment to reset Ghana, and human security will remain essential to the operations of his National Security outfit.”
Highlighting the hospital’s broader role, he noted, “The 37 Military Hospital also supplies oxygen to the National Ambulance Service.”
“I’m excited to announce that, on the president’s instructions, the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the National Security Coordinator, has resolved the issue.”
“New equipment has been purchased and installed, ensuring continuous oxygen production and supply for the 37 Military Hospital and the National Ambulance Service,” he stated.
Dr. Boamah commended the government’s swift intervention, which helped avert a potential crisis.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to addressing challenges, adding, “Thanks to our proactiveness, there will be no bad news. We’re committed to solving problems, including fixing the mismanaged economy.”