Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
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8. INVESTMENTS IN THE SECTOR<br />
Capital Investments<br />
The Capital Investment programme includes infrastructure development, replacement <strong>of</strong><br />
equipment and transport. A five-year capital investment plan 2002-2006 covering all the<br />
components <strong>of</strong> capital investment has been developed for the health sector. Out <strong>of</strong> this<br />
plan an annual capital investment plan would be developed using the integrated capital<br />
investment model. The focus for <strong>2005</strong> capital programme would be to improve equity in<br />
access to services, enhancing procurement procedures, efficient implementation <strong>of</strong> capital<br />
projects. The ongoing planned preventive maintenance programme in all agencies will<br />
be further strengthened. The <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> will collaborate with other stakeholders<br />
including District Assemblies, and the Mission, Private Organisations and individuals to<br />
ensure that health institutions are sited equitably. The programme for the replacement <strong>of</strong><br />
aging vehicles and equipment in the sector will also be continued.<br />
The priority activities for the year would include:<br />
• Scaling up Community-based <strong>Health</strong> Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in<br />
deprived areas and hard-to-reach communities.<br />
• Construction <strong>of</strong> additional model health centres.<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> physical facilities for the enhancement <strong>of</strong> maternal and child health care.<br />
• Upgrading, rehabilitating, and re-equipping <strong>of</strong> selected health facilities.<br />
• Building capacity and supporting agencies in the use <strong>of</strong> the Integrated Capital<br />
Investment Planning model.<br />
• Construction <strong>of</strong> country-wide staff accommodation.<br />
• Expansion <strong>of</strong> existing Training Institutions and setting up new ones.<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> infrastructural support for the setting <strong>of</strong> trauma centres.<br />
• Major rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> Tamale Regional Hospital.<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> infrastructural support for Post-graduate training <strong>of</strong> medical personnel.<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> infrastructural support to strengthen Regulatory Bodies.<br />
• Streamlining the procedures for procurement and management <strong>of</strong> capital projects and<br />
equipment.<br />
• Improve the management <strong>of</strong> healthcare technology and health care equipment to<br />
enhance quality <strong>of</strong> services<br />
• Sustaining and monitoring the system for planned preventive<br />
Expected Outputs/Results<br />
• 18 CHPS compounds completed and commencement <strong>of</strong> 23 model health facilities.<br />
• 5 new District Hospitals and upgrading <strong>of</strong> 3 existing Polyclinics into District<br />
Hospitals started with emphasis on maternal and child care.<br />
• 2 Trauma Centres to take <strong>of</strong>f at Amasaman and KATH.<br />
• Major rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> Tamale Regional Hospital commenced.<br />
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