Annual Programme of Work 2009 - Ministry of Health

organizations. Over the years, the MOH has expanded the capacity of health training
institutions across the countries leading to an increased intake in various categories of health
professionals. Despite the immense progress made the numbers of some professional
categories remained low.
In 2009, neglected programmes such as health assistants, speech therapy, audio-therapy,
physiotherapy, prosthesis and orthotics will be given renewed emphasis to bring their
numbers to the level where they can contribute meaningfully to the collective effort of the
sector. In this regard, efforts will be made to improve the management of training institutions
and the existing relations between them and service providers.
The policy thrust is to improve management of the training institutions and make them
responsive to the needs of the sector.
Priority Activities
• Rationalize recruitment into the training institutions in collaboration with the MOH
and other stakeholders.
• Secure scholarships for qualified personnel to undertake courses in the neglected
areas
Expected Results
• Recruitments into training institutions streamlined
• Scholarship for courses in neglected areas secured
Collaborators
Ministry of Health, Scholarship Secretariat, Private health training Institutions, Nurses and
Midwives Council, Teaching hospitals, Ghana Health Service, Christian Health Association
of Ghana, Other Quasi Government Hospitals and the Private Sector.
6.5.3. GHANA COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons is mandated to train specialists in medicine,
surgery and allied specialties to meet the needs of the country.
In 2008, the College was able to organize residency training in the form of lectures, tutorials,
clinical demonstration, district rotations, continuous medical education and update of
programmes. Examinations were conducted and over 50% of the candidates passed, showing
significant improvement over the previous year. Staffing situation was also improved with
the appointment of three more staff – College Secretary, Facilities Manager and Storekeeper.
The College also generated funds internally by offering its facilities to the general public for
conferences, seminars, etc. Collaborative links were established with medical colleges in
areas of common interest.
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