NPP MP Raises Concerns Over Delayed Medical Supplies at Port The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bantama, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, has expressed concern about the delay in the clearance of medical supplies at the port, which he believes has been ongoing for months. Speaking to the media, Aboagye lamented, “We’ve been fooled a bit. We were made to believe that these medical supplies had arrived and were being prepared for distribution, but it has been months.” The delay has raised questions about the efficiency of the port operations and the government’s commitment to providing adequate healthcare for the citizens. “These supplies are essential for our hospitals and clinics. The longer they are held up at the port, the more lives are put at risk,” Aboagye stated. Aboagye urged the relevant authorities to expedite the clearance process and ensure the prompt distribution of the medical supplies to the intended beneficiaries. “The people of Ghana deserve better access to healthcare, and they should not be deprived of essential supplies due to bureaucratic inefficiencies,” he emphasized. The NPP MP’s concerns come amidst growing public dissatisfaction over the slow pace of development and the challenges faced by the healthcare sector. The government has been under pressure to address these issues and deliver on its promises of improving the lives of Ghanaians.Ghana Acknowledges Lapses in Handling of Medical Supplies at Tema Port
Ghana Acknowledges Lapses in Handling of Medical Supplies at Tema Port The Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has acknowledged shortcomings in Ghana’s handling of medical supplies currently held at Tema Port. These supplies, donated by international organizations such as the Global Fund, have been delayed for over a year, posing challenges to the country’s healthcare system. In an interview, Dr. Adomako Kissi expressed regret over the mismanagement of these vital resources and emphasized the need for a more efficient approach to managing healthcare imports. He highlighted that Ghana could have addressed these challenges more effectively, benefitting its healthcare system. The MP emphasized the importance of coordination, supervision, accountability, and transparency in handling donated medical supplies to ensure that they reach their intended recipients promptly. He called for lessons to be learned from these mistakes to avoid similar problems in the future. Dr. Adomako Kissi stressed the need to prioritize the efficient distribution of medical supplies to improve healthcare delivery across the country. He acknowledged that the country has been facing financial challenges, leading to a shift in priorities and availability issues. The MP admitted that Ghana had “made a mistake” in managing these supplies, resulting in the delayed distribution of essential healthcare resources. He expressed the hope that these shortcomings would be addressed to improve the healthcare infrastructure of the country.
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament has expressed concern over the detention of medical supplies at the port, describing it as a “bit of a joke.” The MP, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was surprised to learn that the supplies, which were donated by a foreign government, had been held up for over a month. “We’ve been fooled a bit,” the MP said. “We were told that these supplies were urgently needed, but they’ve been sitting at the port for weeks.” The MP said he had raised the issue with the relevant authorities, but had not yet received a satisfactory explanation. “I’m told that there are some technical issues that need to be resolved, but I don’t understand why it’s taking so long,” the MP said. “These supplies are needed to help people who are sick and dying.” The MP said he hoped that the authorities would act quickly to release the supplies. “We need to get these supplies to the people who need them as soon as possible,” the MP said. “Every day that they’re delayed is another day that people are suffering.” The Ministry of Health has not yet commented on the matter.
