News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/37-military-hospital-oxygen-plant-revived-after-critical-breakdown-sparks-swift-government-action/Ghana’s 37 Military Hospital has resumed full oxygen production following urgent repairs to its malfunctioning plant, a crisis that had threatened critical care services and exposed vulnerabilities in the facility’s medical infrastructure.
Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah confirmed the resolution this week, framing it as a testament to President John Mahama’s focus on “human security” amid broader healthcare reforms.The plant’s failure, discovered during Boamah’s recent inspection, risked disrupting oxygen supplies to surgical theaters, intensive care units, and emergency ambulance services—a lifeline for one of Accra’s busiest hospitals.
As a physician, Boamah recognized the gravity of the situation, later revealing that President Mahama had personally ordered the Defence Ministry and National Security Coordinator to intervene. New equipment was swiftly sourced and installed, averting what insiders described as a potential “catastrophe” for patient care.“There will be no bad news here,” Boamah declared in a social media post, striking an optimistic tone.
“We tackled this head-on, just as we’re addressing other challenges born of past economic mismanagement.” The latter remark, though oblique, appears to critique previous administrations’ handling o.