In 1992, after 11 years of military rule, the Provisional National Defense Council handed over administration of the country to an elected government with constitutional rule and a multi-party parliamentary system.
This development has revealed broad support by political parties for continuing economic improvements placing greater emphasis on commitment to private sector development. The change of government has significantly bolstered international interest in Ghana.
The modern-day government of Ghana recognizes the moral, social, and political authority and contribution of tribal chiefs. Since the creation of the State of Ghana there have been various acts of parliament and decrees aimed at defining and guaranteeing the chief’s functions. The tribal chiefs in all regions have responsibilities at various levels such as local councils, regional associations and national parliament. They also serve as government consultants, especially concerning areas of customary law.
In his community, a chief enjoys the rank of importance which coincides with his personal welfare. He is the social and political leader and is responsible for organizing the development of his town or region.
Although the government has retained much of the past and is having the traditional chiefs participate in daily political life, it also intends for these chiefs to assist it with modernizing certain outmoded customs.
Ghana’s government has made health care available to all of the country’s regions. All regional capitals and most districts have hospitals and clinics, and two teaching hospitals in Accra and Kumasi have facilities for treating special cases.
In addition, the government allows religious organizations and private medical practitioners to operate hospitals and clinics all over the country as is the case with the International Mission Board hospital in northern Ghana.
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