CHAG Commissions Safecare Hub To Transform Healthcare Delivery In Ghana | Social

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art SafeCare Hub in Accra, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for millions of Ghanaians.

This facility symbolises CHAG’s dedication to delivering patient-centred care while addressing critical gaps in healthcare safety and quality.

Serving over eight million Ghanaians annually through its network of health facilities, CHAG’s SafeCare Hub will function as a center for training, research, and promoting safe healthcare practices. The Hub aims to consolidate the organisation’s achievements under the SafeCare initiative and sustain improvements in healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Director of CHAG, Dr. Peter Yeboah, described the facility as a beacon of hope for healthcare improvement in Ghana.

“For many Ghanaians, healthcare is not just about access but safety and dignity. This hub is a bold step toward ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve,” he said.

Dr. Yeboah reflected on the milestones achieved through the SafeCare initiative over the past five years.

“We have recorded a 91% improvement in the overall quality of care in all CHAG facilities. Gladly, 70% of CHAG facilities have transitioned from one level to another – from Level 1 to Level 4.

The Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPME) at the Ministry of Health, Emma Ofori Agyemang, commended CHAG for its exceptional leadership in healthcare and assured government support for its operations. She revealed a substantial financial commitment to CHAG’s operations in 2025.

“CHAG has become a beacon of hope in our healthcare system. The government is proud to support this vision and ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in accessing quality healthcare,” she stated.

She added, “It is refreshing to know that all CHAG facilities in Ghana have gone through the quality assurance assessment. I think that is very impressive, and 39 of them are at Level 4. This is very commendable.”

The CEO of PharmAccess, Dr. Nicole Spieker, highlighted the global importance of initiatives like SafeCare in addressing healthcare deficiencies.

“Globally, three million people die annually due to lack of access to care, while five million die because of poor-quality care. Ghana, through CHAG, is emerging as a leader on the continent in achieving universal health coverage,” she said.

On his part, the Auxiliary Bishop of Accra, Most Rev. John Kobina Louis, reaffirmed the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference’s commitment to the SafeCare programme and the enduring partnership between the church and the state in healthcare delivery. Speaking at the commissioning of the CHAG-SafeCare Hub in Accra, Bishop Louis commended the initiative for its transformative impact on healthcare in underserved communities.

“As a founding member of CHAG, the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference is proud to be part of the SafeCare journey and commend all efforts at bringing health and healing to the greatest number of people in our country, especially the unreached, the underserved, and the poorly served segment of the population,” he stated.

He also acknowledged the critical role of development partners, such as PharmAccess, in enhancing healthcare delivery.

“For our development partners such as PharmAccess, this joint SafeCare programme shows the value of collaboration and cooperation in promoting national and global health security. We remain grateful for demonstrating trust and confidence in CHAG,” Bishop Louis added.

In his concluding remarks, Bishop Louis urged CHAG leadership to prioritise professional excellence and innovation to strengthen the health sector.

“Finally, to the entire CHAG leadership, it’s our fervent hope that you’ll continue to uphold your stewardship role in maintaining this edifice and safeguard standards of professional excellence by conceptualizing innovative projects and programmes towards strengthening the CHAG network and the health sector as a whole,” he said.

The commissioning of the CHAG-SafeCare Hub marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s healthcare journey, reinforcing the commitment to quality care and collaboration in addressing the nation’s healthcare needs.

The Chairman of the Christian Council, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard Dela Dogbe, emphasized the Christian community’s resolve to support sustainable healthcare delivery and praised CHAG’s achievements.

“The Church in Ghana has long been perceived as a leader in the provision of excellent healthcare. With the introduction of SafeCare, we now have a quality assurance program that elevates this perception by providing objective assessments, ratings, and benchmarks for our services.

“We cannot go back in providing quality assurance. The assessments and ratings are tools to ensure that we continue to give off our best. I trust and believe that none of the facilities that have reached Level 4 will want to drop to Level 3. Instead, all of us must aim to reach the pinnacle of Level 5 – or perhaps beyond that.”

He added, “This remarkable success reflects the unwavering support from church leadership and the Christian community. We are grateful to PharmAccess and other partners for their incredible support to CHAG.”

The Chairman of the occasion and the Board Chairman of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr. Anarfi Asamoa-Baah, , described the commissioning of the SafeCare Hub as a landmark moment in Ghana’s healthcare journey and called on all stakeholders to support its vision.

For millions of Ghanaians, the SafeCare Hub represents more than a building – it is a symbol of hope, innovation, and a commitment to delivering healthcare that prioritises quality, safety, and dignity.