The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS), University of Cape Coast, amassed an overall score of 97.8% in a regional peer review exercise.

The assessment which was held under the slogans “Peer Review: Continuous Quality Improvement” and “Peer Review: Maintaining Standards for Life.” forms part of a broader initiative conducted across hospitals in the Central Region to promote quality healthcare delivery and maintaining professional standards.

The assessors commended the facility for its outstanding organisation and high internal standards, recommending that similar attention be given to the exterior to maintain a consistent image of excellence.

The Chairperson of the event, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, praised the commitment of the UCC Hospital team.

Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey

“I am a product of health professionals, and it is a pleasure to give back my quota,” he said. “The purpose of peer review is for standardisation and it is important, we all embrace it.” Mr Aggrey, a former Acting Registrar, further appealed to labour unions to continue supporting the Directorate. “I appeal to the labour unions to come to our aid and support us in any way they can,” he added.

Some nurses at the event

The Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC, Prof. Jerry Paul Ninnoni, also commended the Directorate’s performance.

“I am highly impressed with what I have seen.

I commend the Director and all stakeholders for being part of this successful story,” he said.

“I urge that we continue to maintain this standard to ensure quality healthcare,”  he added.

The Director of DUHS, Dr. James K. Prah, called for fairness and uniformity in future reviews.

“We must have a fair examination process with a standard checklist across all hospitals,” he emphasised.