Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye Archives

19 Sep

DDEP Responsible For La General Hospital Reconstruction Delay – Health Minister

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The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has cited the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as the reason for delays in reconstructing the La General Hospital. The government has faced backlash for not rebuilding the hospital, which was demolished in 2020. Addressing journalists in Accra, Dr. Okoe-Boye explained that, the DDEP had disrupted the government’s plans for the project. “Due to the debt exchange programme, many financial institutions pulled out during the global financial crisis, leading to the delay in the La General project,” he said. “President Akufo-Addo then directed the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to…

Breaking News: Da Costa Aboagye Appointed To Replace Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye As NHIA CEO

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A national health insurance expert, with extensive experience in the fields of National Health Insurance Financing, Public Health and Health Promotion, Dr. Da Costa Aboagye is the new head of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). He is expected to assume office any moment from now as Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority has been appointed to the position of Minister of Health in the recently announced reshuffling of ministers by the President Akufo-Addo. As the Director of the Health Promotion Division within the Ghana Health Service which he led Ghana’s risk communication efforts, and…

I Have My Priorities But I’ll Continue Ongoing Projects – Okoe Boye

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Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the Health Minister-designate, has affirmed his commitment to continuing projects initiated by his predecessor, Kwaku Agyeman Manu. Despite having his priorities, Dr. Okoe Boye views this approach as essential for a seamless tenure, especially considering the limited time left for the Akufo-Addo administration. President Akufo-Addo’s recent reshuffle on February 14, 2024, nominated Dr. Okoe Boye to replace Kwaku Agyeman Manu. Pending approval by Parliament’s vetting committee, Dr Okoe Boye, who previously served as Deputy Health Minister from 2020 to 2021, is set to return to the health sector. While the reshuffle has stirred public dissatisfaction, Dr…