Ghana Plans First Hospital for Drivers by End of 2025
Ghana's driving authority is building a dedicated hospital for professional drivers to improve their health and safety. The move comes as part of a broader push to expand services and raise standards across the country's transport sector.
Professional drivers in Ghana will soon have their own hospital dedicated entirely to their healthcare needs.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) announced plans to complete the specialized facility by the end of 2025. CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey shared the news during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new DVLA office in Jomoro on January 16.
The hospital aims to tackle a growing problem: driver behavior that's making passengers uncomfortable. By investing in driver welfare, the Authority hopes to raise professionalism across Ghana's transport sector. The concept mirrors successful facilities already established by banks and COCOBOD, showing that specialized healthcare can motivate workers and improve performance.
"At a time when the conduct of some drivers is making life uncomfortable for passengers, the Authority is working towards the construction of a Drivers' Hospital to address the critical healthcare needs of drivers," Kotey explained.
The announcement came alongside another major development. Construction officially began on a new DVLA office in Samenya, expanding services to rural communities in the Western Region.
The Ripple Effect
The DVLA's expansion strategy is solving multiple problems at once. By bringing services closer to people, the Authority is eliminating middlemen who exploit drivers and residents seeking licenses and registrations.
Kotey plans to build 20 offices across Ghana by year's end. Each new location means fewer people traveling hours for basic services and fewer opportunities for corruption.
Deputy Transport Minister Dorcas Affo-Toffey celebrated the Jomoro office as a promise kept. Previously, residents traveled all the way to Ellembelle, Takoradi, or Axim for DVLA services, spending money they could barely afford.
The dual approach of better healthcare and better access represents a fundamental shift. Ghana is treating professional drivers not as a problem to manage but as workers deserving investment and support.
When drivers have easier access to healthcare and government services, everyone on the road benefits.
Based on reporting by Myjoyonline Ghana
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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