Editorial
Ghana-Hungary collaboration is good for socioeconomic devt
Countries are collaborating in various areas to improve their conditions in many ways.
This has become necessary because no nation is an island. Countries, therefore, have no choice but to depend on one another.
Ghana and Hungary have committed to deepening ties through a Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation to accelerate relations at both bilateral and multilateral levels.
This is good and it shows that the two countries are prepared to help each other. Certainly, such collaboration is better than fighting each other.
These two nations have held high-level consultations to expand trade relations in the sectors of manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, ICT, Water management and environmental protection.
They have signed a number of mutually beneficial agreements to strengthen and develop the relations.
The agreements will encompass education exchange programmes, mutual visa extension for holders of diplomatic and service passport, sports cooperation, waste management, and environmental protection and nature conservation.
The areas of co- operation are good. It is expected that the two countries will do all they can to implement all the agreements signed between them.
Ghana and Hungary are two great nations that are highly respected in every part of this world.
It is, therefore, encouraging that they have come together to collaborate with each other.
May the dreams of the two countries come to pass to make the world a better place not only for Ghanaians and Hungarians but for the rest of the world as a whole.
Editorial
Kudos to Ho Teaching Hospital staff, but …
Dear Editor,
If there is any group of professionals that get bad-mouthed the most, then you are referring to nurses and medical doctors assigned to public hospitals across the country.
For this particular letter, I want to sing the praises of this same group of professionals that work at the Ho Teaching Hospital, famously known as Trafalgar.
Despite the work load and the mass casualties received at the emergency ward of the hospital, the welcoming nature of the nurses and the professional touch by the doctors can’t be ignored. My personal experience has got me travelling from my base in Accra to seek medical services from these professionals.
Special mention has to be made of the likes of Precious of the Pharmacy Department, Dr Brandon Banor (a maxillofacial resident) of the Dental unit, male nurse Justice assigned to the female surgical ward. Words cannot really do justice to their affable, professional caring nature. A simple thank you is all that I can say.
In the same vein, I can’t but call out the bad attitude of the auxiliary staff and contractors of the hospital.
Chief among them is some of the contracted bank staff that handle the payment section of the hospital and the patient registration section (those that check the status of the patient as to whether they are fee paying patients or NHIS sponsored).
The attitude at times leaves a bad taste in the mouth. One such occurrence was a night staff of the registration section who had her legs on the office table whilst talking to patients.
The CEO of the hospital needs to shine his torch light on this support sections before they erode the awesome performance of the direct medical staff of the hospital.
Thank you for the space.
Kwesi Manu
Accra
Editorial
Develop policies to address disability concerns
Dear Editor,
AT the beginning of the year, when I went to the bank to deposit money into my uncle’s account, I observed a very sad situation where a man in a wheelchair struggled to navigate his way around the facility.
This is because the structure is disability unfriendly.
As I stood and watched how the man struggled to move his wheelchair, I felt sad and wondered if this is how the life of a disabled person should be. It becomes worse if there is no one to offer help.
In Ghana, People With Disabilities (PWDs) are often treated differently and are often subjected to all forms of discrimination.
Most of these people find themselves in such a situation as a result of unfortunate happenings such as accidents and injuries.
It is, therefore, not appropriate for anyone to discriminate against them. Discrimination against such persons take many forms, including how buildings are constructed.
Most of the public structures are not disability friendly and impede their movement.
As a country, we should consider the PWDs in designing our structures. I also think that there should be a national policy that seeks to address this issue.
I have a strong conviction that when such a policy is developed by the government, people with disabilities would feel appreciated and also promote social inclusivity.
Ray,
Kasoa
