According to Ghana News Agency:riven, requiring specialisation, yet attention to the quality of biomedical engineers in the country remained scant. The call was made at the 4th National Biomedical Engineer Conference, held in Ho, themed 'Quality Healthcare Delivery in Ghana; the role of Biomedical Engineers'. Mr. George Boadu, President of the Society, alleged neglect of the profession by stakeholders, saying the design of the current healthcare curriculum did not prioritise biomedical engineering. He highlighted that the lack of sustained efforts at growing specialisation in the precision equipment field resulted in many medical tools falling short of required functionality, thereby affecting true diagnosis and treatment. Mr. Boadu urged the Government to intervene in ensuring proper calibration and usage of medical equipment. Mr. Boadu stated, "Our healthcare system is heavily dependent on equipment, yet they are trying to avoid biomedical engineers. We need specialised training to ensure the equipment is working." He emphasised the importance of ensuring that equipment such as MRI scanners are well calibrated, to avoid false readings that could lead to incorrect medication prescriptions. "We are appealing to the Government that there should be specialised training for Biomedical Engineers, and that is when we can ensure that we have quality equipment. With specialised skills, we can man machines very well and ensure quality healthcare," he added. The President further appealed to stakeholders to consider prospects for the local manufacture of essential biomedical equipment for extended benefits. "Biomedical Engineering has come a long way, and it is time for the country to recognise the role of biomedical engineers in our country," he stated. Professor Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Head of Department at the Biomedical Engineering, University of Ghana, highlighted the shortage of engineers in the country. He noted that Ghana currently had just about 350 biomedical engineers, which challenged the quality of health work force distribution. "What it means is that how do we ensure the safety of our patients and the efficiency of health equipment?" he questioned. Prof Kwofie also stressed the need for the indigenous manufacture of medical equipment, considering the high non-functionality rate. He pointed out that the country recorded about a 50 per cent breakdown of foreign-made machines, most of which are too sophisticated for local repair and are left to rot. "If we want to cut down the cost of healthcare, we need machines that are locally made," he concluded.