Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has renewed the government’s call for deeper Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a strategic pillar for Ghana’s development agenda, especially within the health sector.

Speaking at the opening of the ultramodern KGL EVE Medical Centre on the KNUST campus in Kumasi, the Vice President said government alone cannot fully meet the country’s expanding healthcare needs.

She stressed that rapid population growth, emerging health demands, and the need for specialised services make collaboration with private entities indispensable.

According to her, meaningful progress in healthcare delivery requires “purposeful partnerships” with private sector players, foundations, and institutions committed to building a resilient and inclusive system that leaves no Ghanaian behind.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the urgency of tackling increasing medical and mental health challenges facing children, students, mothers, and the elderly.

She emphasised that accessible, stigma-free, community-based health services are essential—and can only be sustained when government commitment is reinforced by private sector innovation.

Describing the newly unveiled centre as a “direct boost” to national healthcare efforts, the Vice President commended the collaboration between the KGL Group and the EVE Medical Foundation.

She noted that the facility significantly expands access to general health care, mental health services, and preventive care, not just within the Ashanti Region but nationwide.

Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of the Asantehene and founder of the EVE Medical Foundation, said the centre was deliberately established to deliver compassionate mental health support alongside general outpatient services, youth counselling, and professional psychosocial care.

She explained that the facility will uniquely bridge academia and healthcare by providing students, faculty and surrounding communities with early diagnostics, timely interventions, and holistic preventive services.

Lady Julia noted that the centre is expected to serve as a model for integrating mental health into mainstream healthcare delivery while championing community well-being.