The aspirant for the Flagbearer position in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which currently governs, has expressed concerns regarding the involvement of 14 National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs and 1 NPP MP in the dialysis project’s progress in the region. Regrettably, none of the MPs from the region have contributed to the dialysis project, despite multiple attempts to communicate with them individually and provide them with the necessary information. On March 2, 2023, residents of the Upper East Region demonstrated their generosity by actively participating in a fundraising event dedicated to the aforementioned dialysis initiative at the regional hospital. Surprisingly, the 14 NDC Members of Parliament and the 1 NPP representative did not contribute or show any involvement in the event. Stephen Yakubu, the Upper East Regional Minister, described the launch of the initiative as a significant milestone for the Regional Hospital. He emphasized that the establishment of a 24-hour state-of-the-art Hemodialysis facility would greatly enhance healthcare services for clients in the region, marking a new chapter in the hospital’s history. He described the situation as an immense challenge and an equally significant opportunity for the stakeholders of the region. The speaker emphasized that it was crucial for them to cease being victims of circumstances and take action. The provision of Hemodialysis services to individuals with renal conditions had become more prevalent than ever before, opening up an opportunity for the region’s stakeholders to address this pressing issue. The speaker expressed their discontent with the current state of affairs, deeming it unacceptable that residents of modern Ghana still had to travel to Tamale Teaching Hospital and other tertiary health facilities outside the region to receive dialysis treatment. They described this situation as highly intolerable, unnecessary, and unfair. The regional Minister, acting on behalf of REGSEC and MMDCs in the region, vowed to contribute GHC 80,000 towards resolving the issue. Furthermore, an appeal was made through A1 radio to Mr. Kennedy Agyapong, a hopeful NPP flagbearer, to donate to the ongoing dialysis project at Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. In response, Mr. Agyapong expressed his willingness to contribute but mentioned the need to assess his available resources. He explained that he was currently building a dialysis center and cardio center worth six million dollars ($6 million) at the 37 Military Hospital, along with training doctors. He had sent them to India for training, and the delay in the project was due to his campaign commitments. “I won’t say no to you, anything that will help develop Ghana why not. So, let me come back later, I have done that for Okomfo Anokye hospital why not Bolgatanga? T don’t have a problem with that. So, now that you put it before me, I will go back and you will hear from me”. He further challenged Members of Parliament in from the Upper East Region by questioning how many of them have contributed since after the launch of the dialysis project “But surprisingly, I want you to telll me, how many of your politicians have contributed to that effect”? He asked Unfortunately, none of the MPs in the region has shown any interest of making a contribution to such a lifesaving project even after approaching them individually. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
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