The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the Health Minister to complete several abandoned hospital projects in the Ashanti Region. The projects, which include the KNUST Teaching Hospital, have been stalled for years, causing frustration among the people.
Abandoned Hospital Projects a "Habitual" Problem
The Asantehene made the call when the Health Minister and the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace. According to reports, the KNUST Teaching Hospital was one such project stalled and called on the Health Minister to fast-track its completion for use.
The Asantehene has decried the habitual abandonment of hospital projects by successive governments as the country struggles to provide quality healthcare to its citizens. This is not the first time the Asantehene has spoken out on the issue, with previous calls going unheeded.
Ashanti Regional Minister-Designate Assures Completion of Uncompleted Projects
In a related development, the Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has assured that the new administration will continue with uncompleted projects left by the previous government. Speaking to a local newspaper, Dr Amoakohene stated that the government will depoliticise uncompleted projects and ensure their completion.
However, the Asantehene remains unconvinced, citing a lack of progress on the abandoned hospital projects. "We will continue to speak out on this issue until something is done," he said in a statement. The Health Minister has been urged to take immediate action to complete the stalled projects.
Consequences of Delayed Healthcare Infrastructure
The delay in completing the hospital projects has significant consequences for the people of the Ashanti Region. The lack of quality healthcare infrastructure has led to a shortage of medical facilities, causing long waiting times and inconvenience to patients. This is particularly concerning given the high incidence of diseases in the region.
The Asantehene's call to action has sparked renewed hope among the people of the Ashanti Region, who are eager to see the completion of the stalled hospital projects. However, only time will tell if the Health Minister will take heed of the Asantehene's warning and ensure the completion of the projects.
The people of the Ashanti Region are eagerly waiting to see the progress made on the abandoned hospital projects. The Asantehene's call to action has put the spotlight on the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare to its citizens. It remains to be seen if the Health Minister will take immediate action to complete the stalled projects and improve the healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Source: 3News
