Editorial
Urgent plea to address road conditions in Malejor
Dear Editor,
I write on behalf of the concerned residents of Malejor, situated along the Adenta-Dodowa stretch, to draw attention to a pressing issue that requires immediate intervention from the authorities.
The state of the roads within our community has reached a point of severe disrepair, prompting us to earnestly appeal for assistance in rectifying this dire situation. Specifically,
I wish to highlight the lamentable condition of the road leading to Havaad School, a pivotal route for our community members.
The road’s current state poses immense challenges for residents, making navigation a daunting and treacherous task. The deteriorated road surface has turned even routine driving into a formidable endeavour, undermining the convenience and safety of our daily lives.
Over the past month and extending into this month, the Malejor-Havaad stretch has been consistently plagued by mud, especially given the increased frequency of rain in recent times.
As a result, residents find themselves contending with perpetual muddiness during the rainy season, leading to soiled clothes and discomfort.
Furthermore, the road transforms into a rocky obstacle course during the harmattan season, causing considerable damage to vehicles and even leading to burst tanks for unsuspecting drivers.
Given the escalating concerns and the recurrent challenges faced by the residents of Malejor, we beseech the relevant authorities to urgently intervene and address the deplorable state of our roads.
It is our fervent hope that swift action will be taken to remedy this situation and restore safe and smooth driving conditions along the Malejor-Havaad stretch.
The ability to navigate our neighbourhood without fear of vehicle damage or personal discomfort is not merely a convenience but a fundamental requirement for a thriving community. We earnestly appeal to the authorities to prioritise the rehabilitation of the roads in Malejor.
By doing so, you will not only alleviate the immediate hardships faced by residents but also contribute to the long-term enhancement of our community’s quality of life.
George Obeng Osei
Oyibi-Malejor
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
