The Health Estate Managers Association of Ghana (HESEMAG) has launched its three-day Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme and 16th Annual General Meeting in Koforidua, aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure and maintenance systems across the country.
The event was held under the theme: “Resetting Healthcare Delivery System in Ghana, the Role of the Health Estate Professional.”
Speaking on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Mr Allen Seth Anku, Deputy Director of Administration, stressed that updating knowledge and skills is vital for estate professionals to meet modern healthcare demands.
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“Training participants in efficient and effective Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) will enhance access to quality healthcare delivery in Ghana,” he said, noting that government priorities toward Universal Health Coverage include free primary healthcare, infrastructure development, and initiatives such as MahamaCare.
He added that expanding health infrastructure requires significant investment, making PPM programmes essential to preserve such assets.
Mr Raymond Abraham Amoh, National President of HESEMAG, highlighted that the association, launched in 2001 with only a few members, now has over 100 professionals managing land administration, asset management, civil works, and maintenance.
He emphasised that “behind every successful delivery or surgery in a health facility, there is an estate professional who provides the infrastructure and utilities for clinical professionals to work.”
Mr Amoh appealed for salary adjustments for estate professionals, noting that they earn among the lowest in the health sector despite their qualifications, and urged the government to provide free healthcare access for estate professionals.
He also addressed land encroachment, commending traditional authorities for supporting health infrastructure expansion while warning that encroachment slows development.
Mr Gerald Asakea, Deputy Director of Estate Management at the Ghana Health Service, raised concerns over inadequate staffing, stating that “over 9,000 health facilities are managed by very few estate managers,” and appealed for additional personnel to enhance service delivery.
