Editorial
Urgent appeal for the rehabilitation of Adenta-Dodowa road
Dear Editor,
I write to draw the attention of the government to the alarming state of the Adenta-Dodowa road which has deteriorated over the past year.
The deplorable condition of this vital road has been a source of immense concern for the community, and it is imperative that this issue was addressed promptly.
Recently, the situation on this stretch of road has worsened significantly, with the emergence of large and hazardous potholes.
These potholes do not only make driving dangerous but also impede the flow of traffic, leading to significant delays.
Commuters using this road often find themselves spending up to an hour navigating these treacherous conditions.
It is worth noting that some concerned residents have taken it upon themselves to temporarily fill these potholes, but regrettably, these makeshift repairs are short-lived, and the road rapidly reverts to its deplorable state.
Nonetheless, despite the best intentions of concerned residents, their efforts to restore the road to its former condition have yielded no significant results.
In an attempt to avoid the perilous potholes and lessen the traffic congestion on this stretch, certain drivers have resorted to taking shortcuts in order to reach their destinations promptly.
However, it is unfortunate that these alternative routes often prove to be in worse condition than the main road.
This has led to incidents such as burst fuel tanks and vehicle damage, creating additional safety concerns for commuters.
In the light of these circumstances, we earnestly implore the government to intervene and undertake the much-needed rehabilitation of the Adenta-Dodowa stretch of the road.
The people of this community are looking forward to a timely resolution of this. We thank government in advance for your consideration of our concerns.
George Obeng Osei Oyibi
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
