• About
  • Contcat Us
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Primenews.com.gh
No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Primenews.com.gh Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

Gov’t didn’t abandon ‘Onuador’ medical vans – Oppong Nkrumah 

by Justice Kofi Bimpeh
2020-01-28
in Politics
Gov’t didn’t abandon ‘Onuador’ medical vans – Oppong Nkrumah 
9
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the government did not abandon the Onuador Medical Outreach Vans bought by the Mahama administration.

Reacting to a call by the Minority that the government should distribute the vans to help address health concerns in the country, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said if the vans are in good condition and fit for purpose they would have not been left where they are.

Speaking to Citi FM, he said the call by the Minority is just to discount the effort of the NPP government in commissioning and distributing 307 ambulances on Tuesday, January 28.

ADVERTISEMENT

“So let me say three quick things, first of all, the ‘Onuador’ medical vans are not ambulances, the second thing is that you should expect that on a day like this when every well-meaning Ghanaian is clear in it mind that the government of Ghana has moved a step higher by making these ambulances available, of course, the Minority will seek to take something away by going to raise an issue about the Onuador’ medical vans, the third point is that would there be a reason if these Onuador’ medical vans are in motorable condition and are fit for purpose on the road today and will be left abandoned? absolutely not. One of the first things I think they should be honest about is the state of those vehicles where they sit currently…

READ ALSO

Akufo-Addo scraps Aviation, Planning, Zongo, other ministries

Osafo-Maafo didn’t resign, his office was scrapped- Franklin Cudjoe

 Minority’s call

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate utilization of the Onuador Medical Outreach Vans bought by the Mahama government to assist in the delivery of healthcare in the country.

Eight of the vans that were procured in 2014 have been abandoned at the premises of the Biomedical Engineering Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said there is no justification for the current situation when health care services in rural communities continue to be poor.

“It is quite pathetic and very disheartening, how this government is joking with the health sector of this country. We believe that if there is any Ministry at all that has to be prioritized, it should be health. The government is indeed joking with the health sector. These vans were brought into the country six years ago and were to be deployed to the hard to reach areas to provide health services to the people of Ghana. Unfortunately, these vans have been parked here and are rotting away.”

READ ALSO :  Gov’t to recruit 1,477 National Ambulance Service staff

“Why have these vans been parked? What crime have we committed? So, I believe that, as a matter of urgency, the government must put these vans to use and deploy them to the hinterlands. The President and Minister [of Health] must know that we need more than plenty of talks and not leave the vans to rot away. I am sad about the development. The vans are not for decorations so the government has no reason to park them.”

The erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) had begun processes to seek funding for the operationalization of the vans before they left office in 2016.

They were to help in the provision of health services in general medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry and audiology assessment particularly in rural areas in about 46 districts in the country.

The eight parked vans are said to be operational.

The Minority’s calls come at a time when President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned 307 ambulances procured by the government for distribution across the various constituencies in the country.

 

 

Tags: kojo oppong nkrumah,
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Christian Eriksen signs for Inter Milan

Next Post

GBA summons Allotey Patrick for assaulting fan during Hearts-Kotoko clash

Related Posts

President Akufo-Addo
Politics

Akufo-Addo scraps Aviation, Planning, Zongo, other ministries

2021-01-17
Franklin Cudjoe
Politics

Osafo-Maafo didn’t resign, his office was scrapped- Franklin Cudjoe

2021-01-16
Osafo-Maafo resigns as Senior Minister
Politics

Osafo-Maafo resigns as Senior Minister

2021-01-15
NDC’s Hohoe PC seek review of Supreme Court’s ruling on Amewu
Politics

NDC’s Hohoe PC seek review of Supreme Court’s ruling on Amewu

2021-01-12
NDC- UK & Ireland chapter disagrees with the Cape Coast High Court’s decision
Politics

NDC- UK & Ireland chapter disagrees with the Cape Coast High Court’s decision

2021-01-07
SONA: 8th Parliament must be more accommodative of each other’s views – Akufo-Addo
Politics

NPP secures clear majority as court grants injunction against NDC MP-elect for Assin North

2021-01-06
Next Post
GBA suspends Patrick Allotey for six months

GBA summons Allotey Patrick for assaulting fan during Hearts-Kotoko clash

The lives of our children are at risk – Parent lament as Accra Academy records another fire outbreak

The lives of our children are at risk - Parent lament as Accra Academy records another fire outbreak

ADVERTISEMENT

TRENDING NEWS IN GHANA

WGMA commissions six-bed maternity block at Oblogo

WGMA commissions six-bed maternity block at Oblogo

2021-01-19
Daniel Lomotey: WAFA striker touches down in Tunisia to sign contract with AS Soliman

Daniel Lomotey: WAFA striker touches down in Tunisia to sign contract with AS Soliman

2021-01-19
Mahama files motion to compel EC to admit errors in declaration of election results

Mahama files motion to compel EC to admit errors in declaration of election results

2021-01-19
Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan makes Cagliari debut in defeat to AC Milan

2021-01-19
It’s reasonable to think campaigns caused rise in Covid-19 cases but data says otherwise – Oppong Nkrumah

It’s reasonable to think campaigns caused rise in Covid-19 cases but data says otherwise – Oppong Nkrumah

2021-01-18
Charles Bulu

Ghana’s Charles Bulu to handle WAFU U-17 Cup of Nations final

2021-01-18
Organizations, Event Centres must be disinfected from serving as Covid19 breeding-grounds – Dansworld CEO

Organizations, Event Centres must be disinfected from serving as Covid19 breeding-grounds – Dansworld CEO

2021-01-18
Ahafo Region is ready for investors – Development Chief

Ahafo Region is ready for investors – Development Chief

2021-01-18
Zakaria Mumuni

Kotoko to announce signing of Zakaria Mumuni

2021-01-18
Alfred Duncan

Black Stars midfielder Alfred Duncan completes Cagliari move

2021-01-18
ADVERTISEMENT

Must Reads

Organizations, Event Centres must be disinfected from serving as Covid19 breeding-grounds – Dansworld CEO

Ahafo Region is ready for investors – Development Chief

Kotoko to announce signing of Zakaria Mumuni

Black Stars midfielder Alfred Duncan completes Cagliari move

Hearts of Oak moves to fourth after Eleven Wonders win

Akufo-Addo instructs IGP to enforce mandatory wearing of mask in public places

About

A Prime Network Limited Website.

Follow us

Categories

  • entertainment
  • general news
  • Ghana
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

©2015 - 2020 Primenews.com.gh

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.