The Volta and Oti Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service has officially launched a Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank to strengthen healthcare delivery for both inmates and officers across the two regions.
The initiative was unveiled during a ceremony held at the Stevens Hotel in Ho on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Addressing the gathering, the Volta and Oti Regional Commander, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Joseph A. Vuu, thanked guests for honouring the invitation, noting that their presence demonstrated a shared commitment to the health and welfare of inmates and prison personnel.
He explained that the establishment of the bank will resolve long-standing logistical challenges in medical supply distribution, bringing an end to situations where certain prison facilities run out of essential drugs while others hold excess stock.
DDP Vuu used the occasion to appeal to the Regional Minister, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), as well as corporate bodies, to support the expansion of the Ho Central Prison Health Centre. He also expressed profound gratitude to the Director-General of Prisons and the Service’s Directorate for spearheading the initiative.
Speaking on behalf of the Director-General of Prisons, the Director of Prisons in charge of Health, DOP Joanna Foofo Tackie, commended the Regional Commander and all stations within the command for bringing the project to fruition.
She described the launch as a vital step towards meeting the medical needs of officers and inmates, reiterating that the bank forms an integral part of the Service’s “Think Prisons 360 Degrees” agenda aimed at upgrading and expanding prison health facilities nationwide.
The ceremony was chaired by the Chief of Ahoe, Togbe Kasa III, who pledged his full support for the project and urged attendees to contribute generously towards sustaining the worthy cause.
Also in attendance were the Director of Prisons in charge of Welfare and Inmates’ Treatment, DOP Millicent Owusu, Officers-in-Charge of the various prison establishments within the command, senior and junior officers, alongside several invited guests.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana