Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has commended Ghana’s healthcare system for its strides in innovation, community service delivery, and professional training, describing it as a “model of resilience and compassion.”
Speaking at the recent Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) conference held from November 4-5, 2025, on sustaining Christian values in health systems, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted both the achievements and the ongoing challenges facing the nation’s health sector.
“Ghana’s healthcare system has, over the past three decades, earned global recognition for remarkable strengths in assets, innovation, and community-based service delivery,” he said.
He praised initiatives such as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which has improved access to care for millions, and other community-based programmes that bring services closer to the people.
Apostle Nyamekye also singled out the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), which comprises 375 member facilities, for its role in reaching underserved populations.
“CHAG’s facilities deliver professional healthcare infused with Christian compassion. They restore dignity, hope, and faith, proving that health care is not only a scientific enterprise but also a ministry of service,” he noted.
While lauding these successes, Apostle Nyamekye acknowledged persistent systemic and financial challenges. He pointed to gaps in funding, rising operational costs, and staff attrition as areas requiring resilience and perseverance.
“We must continue to deliver the best service even with limited resources, because the source of our mandate is the Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.
The Church of Pentecost leader urged healthcare workers to see their profession as a sacred calling.
“Every patient encounter is a ministry of opportunity. Whether you are at work, at home, or in a sanctuary, you are part of the Church. Let us honour God with what we do,” he said.
He stressed the importance of integrating Christian ethics into healthcare delivery, ensuring that compassion, integrity, and professionalism underpin every action.
Apostle Nyamekye also recommended practical strategies to sustain empathy and professionalism, including mentorship programmes, patient-centred care models, spiritual reflection before shifts, and structured recognition for acts of compassion.
He called for institutionalised frameworks to embed faith-based values into daily operations, from recruitment and training to performance evaluations and leadership development.
“Even amid financial constraints and human fatigue, Church facilities must remain beacons of light. Our patients should leave not only healed in body but uplifted in spirit. Let our hospitals prove that the Kingdom of God is here, transforming lives, restoring hope, and influencing the health sector for its glory,” he indicated.
The conference theme, Sustaining Christian Identity, Values, and Ethics in Health Systems, underscored the intersection of faith and professional service in Ghana’s healthcare sector. Apostle Nyamekye’s address highlighted how faith-based institutions can lead with integrity, compassion, and innovation, inspiring both the Church and the nation to advance healthcare delivery for all Ghanaians.