The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has assured the general public that all its medical facilities remain fully operational despite the ongoing nationwide strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
In a press release dated June 12, 2025, issued by the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp, the GAF emphasized its unwavering commitment to providing uninterrupted healthcare services to citizens during this challenging period.
The statement highlighted that the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services have intensified healthcare delivery efforts to meet the needs of the public.
Notably, the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital, located behind the Air Force Officers Mess, is now accepting both walk-in patients and critical care cases.
To further boost capacity, the African Rapid Response Partnership, a facility dedicated to GAF peacekeeping operations is setting up a field hospital at the 37 Military Hospital.
This temporary facility is expected to be operational today, June 13, to accommodate more patients in need of emergency and critical care.
Meanwhile, at the 37 Military Hospital, an alternative emergency medical center located at the Janitorial Unit remains in full session. This unit was activated earlier due to a routine fumigation exercise and is currently managing critical care cases without compromising patient dignity. The main Medical Emergency Unit is scheduled to resume full operation by Saturday, June 14, 2025.
In a show of support, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, visited some of the facilities with a high-powered delegation to assess their readiness. On behalf of the Military High Command, he also made a financial donation to the hospital to aid in the procurement of medical consumables and help ease operational costs.
The Armed Forces further appealed to well-meaning individuals and organizations to support its healthcare facilities during this period, reaffirming that a dedicated team of healthcare professionals remains on standby to deliver high-quality emergency and critical care services to all.
Story By: Nana Antwi Boasiako
