Editorial
Let’s strive for excellence
Ghanaians all over the country must not take things for granted and strive for mediocrity.
Mediocrity is not good and per the standard set for all programmes, we need to make sure that our yardstick dwells on excellence.
Striving for excellence in what we do is possible. All we need to do is to prepare the mind in the right direction to ensure that only the best is achieved for this country.
James Kwegyir Aggrey, an illustrious son of Ghana many years ago, said “only the best is good enough for Africa.” This should not only be a slogan but a yardstick with which we perform all activities in the country.
Our medical team in the health sector, for example, must always strive for the best in spite of the challenges they face so that patients who visit them will always be happy with their services. In the same way, architects in the country must also put in their best so that only excellent results can be experienced in this country.
If this is done, everybody will be happy since the best results are what will be made available to people everywhere.
The issue of excellence must not be joked with but become part of our culture so that only the best can be obtained for Ghana. This is possible so let us work hard and strive towards nothing but excellence and the best of all results.
Professionals in the country together with all workers must put in their best to obtain maximum results of their efforts in whatever they do in their fields of operations. If this is done, the optimum result will be obtained. This is achievable so let us strive towards it.
It is true that there are challenges all over, but if these challenges are not well tackled, better results can never be achieved and when this happens, the performance will be nothing but poor results.
The best countries in the world in terms of economic and political development worked hard to overcome their challenges. This is why today, they have achieved much to the admiration of many people all over the globe.
As a country, Ghana can achieve excellent results in whatever it does, if only its people can strive for the best. Let us, therefore, come together to achieve this purpose.
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
