KATH elevators down; patients carried in wheelbarrows

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Joe Turkey 11 years ago

This is 60 years after Independence

This is 60 years after Independence
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:- Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu...

"The good citizen must be one who does not allow an elected Government, even if it be of his political party of choice, to take his nation for an avoidable experimentation that would a ...
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Author:- Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu...

"The good citizen must be one who does not allow an elected Government, even if it be of his political party of choice, to take his nation for an avoidable experimentation that would affect good democratic governance and good human capital development through commission or omission or sheer incompetence. Ghana and an NDC Government have fought the menace of drug trafficking and other serious crimes before and can do so again with appropriate commitment from patriotic and visionary leadership."
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE) 11 years ago

DR. BAWUMIA:-----------
“In the last six years, the NDC has borrowed US$27 billion. Before that, we, the NPP, borrowed a total of US$5.5 billion in eight years. Compare that to the NDC borrowing $27 billion in six years an ...
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DR. BAWUMIA:-----------
“In the last six years, the NDC has borrowed US$27 billion. Before that, we, the NPP, borrowed a total of US$5.5 billion in eight years. Compare that to the NDC borrowing $27 billion in six years and ask yourself what they have done with all that money,” the running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo said.

He said, though a lot more money has been spent, it is a paradox of economic management that this level of excessive spending has only led to greater hardships being visited on the people.

“NDC inherited a public debt stock of GHS9.5 billion in 2009,” the former Deputy Governor of the central bank said. “Today, Ghana’s debt has gone up to GHS65.7 billion. So when I say the stakes are high I am talking about the destiny of our country, Ghana, the future of the youth.”

“The NDC has been taxing everything, including condoms and cutlasses. In terms of resources, this NDC government has had more resources than any other government. We did not have oil. Yet, Ghanaians know what we did with the limited resources we had. We spent money responsibly to create the NHIS, introduce Capitation Grant, expand access to education, we spent wisely on infrastructure and built more roads than any other government,” he said.
DAVI 11 years ago

OUT OF THE 60YEARS OF GHANA'S INDEPENDENCE,AFRC-P/NDC HAS BEEN IN POWER FOR OVER 32YEARS WITH MOST LOANS.

OUT OF THE 60YEARS OF GHANA'S INDEPENDENCE,AFRC-P/NDC HAS BEEN IN POWER FOR OVER 32YEARS WITH MOST LOANS.
KWEKU MFANTSE 11 years ago

GHc80,000 x 5 elevators to be replaced amounts to only GHc400,000. We cannot afford this and yet NDC has built an ultra modern party national headquarters costing US$20M. What a country we live in!!!!!!

GHc80,000 x 5 elevators to be replaced amounts to only GHc400,000. We cannot afford this and yet NDC has built an ultra modern party national headquarters costing US$20M. What a country we live in!!!!!!
MAHAMA KILLED MILLS!!!!!! 11 years ago

It takes only a fool, a witch or a stooge to still adore this mahama.

It takes only a fool, a witch or a stooge to still adore this mahama.
OSU 11 years ago

While we have to carry patients in wheelbarrows up flights of stairs, the presidents brother is buying private jets and the CHRAJ boss is sleeping in a hotel at $450 per day ! Good Living, but God dey Oooooh !!

While we have to carry patients in wheelbarrows up flights of stairs, the presidents brother is buying private jets and the CHRAJ boss is sleeping in a hotel at $450 per day ! Good Living, but God dey Oooooh !!
NICHOLAS 11 years ago

Kweku Mfantse how did you arrive at US$20M as the cost of the NDC National Headquarters?

If you are the FINANCIER, then let the whole world know.

Kweku Mfantse how did you arrive at US$20M as the cost of the NDC National Headquarters?

If you are the FINANCIER, then let the whole world know.
Sam 11 years ago

check on the internet and see. They announced it themselves. just go to Google and type in "cost of NDC ultramodern office.

check on the internet and see. They announced it themselves. just go to Google and type in "cost of NDC ultramodern office.
KWEKU MFANTSE 11 years ago

Nicholas, even if it cost $1M, isn't it still far more than GHc400,000? Are we setting our priorities right as a nation?

Nicholas, even if it cost $1M, isn't it still far more than GHc400,000? Are we setting our priorities right as a nation?
Gonzaga 11 years ago

The elevator has been down since June 2013, just like the air conditioners, not working since 1998 and installed portable A/C units all over the hallways which is very stupid idea of whoever came with that idea. Fix the damn ...
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The elevator has been down since June 2013, just like the air conditioners, not working since 1998 and installed portable A/C units all over the hallways which is very stupid idea of whoever came with that idea. Fix the damn air condition at the airport. it is very shameful and all they are doing is drugs and stealing the money.
Son of Man 11 years ago

It is a race against time for NDC now. Why not just sell the whole country back to the highest bidder. This party has an insatiable appetite for $$$$$$$. Ghanaians will surely be better under even a Togolese administration.

It is a race against time for NDC now. Why not just sell the whole country back to the highest bidder. This party has an insatiable appetite for $$$$$$$. Ghanaians will surely be better under even a Togolese administration.
Close Observer 11 years ago

Disgraceful! Politicians are not there for the people. They are foolish because the very place they have neglected will welcome them in the state they have left it when they have an emergency and they cannot reach any doctor ...
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Disgraceful! Politicians are not there for the people. They are foolish because the very place they have neglected will welcome them in the state they have left it when they have an emergency and they cannot reach any doctor abroad. They have had emergencies at FILLING STATIONS AT SPINTERS ROAD, emergency at the SEAT OF GOVERNMENT AT THE OSU CASTLE, and in each situation THEY DIED, but their colleagues DON'T LEARN FROM THOSE EXPERIENCES. Our hospitals are woefully neglected.
kofikofi 11 years ago

wt is wrong with this my country.
lift not working in hospital!!!!!!!! is there no health and safety regulation?

wt is wrong with this my country.
lift not working in hospital!!!!!!!! is there no health and safety regulation?
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

After hearing a couple’s complaints that their intimate life wasn’t what it used to be, a sex counselor suggests they vary their position.
“You should try the wheelbarrow,” the counselor says. “Lift her legs from b ...
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After hearing a couple’s complaints that their intimate life wasn’t what it used to be, a sex counselor suggests they vary their position.
“You should try the wheelbarrow,” the counselor says. “Lift her legs from behind, and off you go.”
The husband is raring to try it.
“Well, OK,” the hesitant wife agrees, “but on two conditions. First, if it hurts, you have to stop right away, and second, you have to promise we won’t go past my parents’ house.”
Princess 11 years ago

And some heartless woman wasted thousands of dollars on a hotel lodging. Something is wrong with this country.

And some heartless woman wasted thousands of dollars on a hotel lodging. Something is wrong with this country.
Abiola 11 years ago

Now Omo Ghana dey weep ha. I always said this little country can't do without Nigeria. Ghana blames its incompetence on Nigeria, eg dumso, because Nigeria hasn't provided Ghana with oil blah, blah blah. Just say it, Ghana lac ...
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Now Omo Ghana dey weep ha. I always said this little country can't do without Nigeria. Ghana blames its incompetence on Nigeria, eg dumso, because Nigeria hasn't provided Ghana with oil blah, blah blah. Just say it, Ghana lacks the right men and women to handle your nation! This country is worse off than anyone thought. 25 million people and all the palava.
SHOE SHINE 11 years ago

MASA THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THIS PROBLEMS IN OMO NAIJA.JUST GET SOME ALOMO BITTERS TO COOL OFF.

MASA THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THIS PROBLEMS IN OMO NAIJA.JUST GET SOME ALOMO BITTERS TO COOL OFF.
yaw 11 years ago

a big hospital like komfo anokye don't
have maintenance management 'waiting on government to fix it' this is very sad

a big hospital like komfo anokye don't
have maintenance management 'waiting on government to fix it' this is very sad
rock 11 years ago

Can you analyze your concern well, I mean where do you think the income from the hospital goes to and where do you expect the 80,000 should come from to fix it.

Can you analyze your concern well, I mean where do you think the income from the hospital goes to and where do you expect the 80,000 should come from to fix it.
Kafui Dagasu 11 years ago

We Ghanaians are not very difficult people. Of our demands from a low level gumption as our president all we want is the repair of ordinary things like elevators. But if you have a government that can not even repair elevator ...
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We Ghanaians are not very difficult people. Of our demands from a low level gumption as our president all we want is the repair of ordinary things like elevators. But if you have a government that can not even repair elevators at a maternity ward of a hospital, then there is a huge problem.
Prof. 11 years ago

John mahama a disgrace to society he should be impeached with immediate effect

John mahama a disgrace to society he should be impeached with immediate effect
lord 11 years ago

Oooo my God we need divine intervention so, what is good in Ghana?

Oooo my God we need divine intervention so, what is good in Ghana?
KONONGO CONTRACTOR 11 years ago

Our village politicians,kings and chiefs fly to UK,USA and South Africa for medical checkups, with tax payer's money. These people have no brains to think about the people who voted them to where they are now.They are all idi ...
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Our village politicians,kings and chiefs fly to UK,USA and South Africa for medical checkups, with tax payer's money. These people have no brains to think about the people who voted them to where they are now.They are all idiots.
Ganiyu 11 years ago

What does that say about the people who keep on these parasitic elites to power?

What does that say about the people who keep on these parasitic elites to power?
GOLD COAST 11 years ago

For over a hundred years,the Asantehene,his family and members of the Asanteman Council have been receiving royalties ($billions) from companies operasting in Ashanti.As custodians of stool lands,these chiefs have become fabu ...
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For over a hundred years,the Asantehene,his family and members of the Asanteman Council have been receiving royalties ($billions) from companies operasting in Ashanti.As custodians of stool lands,these chiefs have become fabulously rich and continue to live ostentatious and parasitic lifestyles - that even the royal famly in England would envy.

Two years ago,the Asantehene purchased a huge mansion in London - where the rich and famous live - at the cost of $5million.Later on,it was revealed that he also bought another house in South Africa for $2.5 million.Now,the question that was asked was,why would the Asantehene need two multi-million dollar homes in far away England and South Africa? The stupid answer given by some robotic and pavlovian traditionalists,was that he needs the mansions on holidays and when he goes away for check-up.

Now,in Asahanti where mining towns like Obuasi and others are dying(compare Obuasi to Johannesburg,SA); a major hospital like KATH is in bad shape for lack funds;and under-tree schools abound,why is the Asantehene spending profligately abroad? Even one of the richest men in the world - the Saudi king - when he goes to Cleveland,U.S or London - he rents a suite in a hotel for the duration of his treatment.Yet,the Asantehene chooses to spend,spend and spend abroad - and his cronies and some brainwashed "subjects" behave like they have no brains of their own to question the king - in this 21st Century,where accountability and transparency are on the lips of people all over the world(one educated fool then living in the U.S.,complained that a $100million mansion should have been purchased).

Even the royal family in England pays taxes and their spending is scrutinized.But not in Ghana,a backward,rich but poor country where the collective mindset has not changed that much since the 19th Century. Just look around.

PEACE
GOLD COAST 11 years ago

*operating

*operating
Joe 11 years ago

NDC is a disgrace. Everything is breaking down, even elevators to carry patients. How much do they need to ficpx them that they do not have. Or is it the usual "there is no money". Mahama should be ashamed when such stories a ...
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NDC is a disgrace. Everything is breaking down, even elevators to carry patients. How much do they need to ficpx them that they do not have. Or is it the usual "there is no money". Mahama should be ashamed when such stories are put up in the internet. Time will tell.
Egblewogbe. Dzikunyawonye 11 years ago

Who is in charge of management of the hospital ?is it the administrators or the minister of health?

Who is in charge of management of the hospital ?is it the administrators or the minister of health?
KANAWU 11 years ago

COME 2016 IF ANY OF US TALKS ABOUT VOTING THIS NDC BACK TO POWER, THEN I KNOW WE ARE BIG FOOLS AND I WILL APOLOGIZE TO GEN. NUNOO MENSAH AND GET OUT OF THE DAMN STUPID KITCHEN OF GHANA.

COME 2016 IF ANY OF US TALKS ABOUT VOTING THIS NDC BACK TO POWER, THEN I KNOW WE ARE BIG FOOLS AND I WILL APOLOGIZE TO GEN. NUNOO MENSAH AND GET OUT OF THE DAMN STUPID KITCHEN OF GHANA.
KANAWU 11 years ago

DON'T BLAME MAHAMA, BLAME THE IGNORANT GHANAIAN VOTERS, AFARI GYAN AND ATUGUBA OF AFIA SCHWARZENEGGER.

DON'T BLAME MAHAMA, BLAME THE IGNORANT GHANAIAN VOTERS, AFARI GYAN AND ATUGUBA OF AFIA SCHWARZENEGGER.
Nii 11 years ago

A cursory look at many complaints from ordinary people from many institutions like what is happening at KATH is poor or lazy CEOs and managers . One can't just imagine what type of managers we have as a country. How can we ha ...
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A cursory look at many complaints from ordinary people from many institutions like what is happening at KATH is poor or lazy CEOs and managers . One can't just imagine what type of managers we have as a country. How can we have managers and facilities like elevators will breakdown. What maintenance schedule do they have? Vehicles are breaking down,buildings are scruffy and dirty,louvre blades and nettings peeling off. All we enjoy doing is complain complain complain. Meanwhile our salaries are intact. Ghana bleeds.
NICHOLAS 11 years ago

Nii, to be honest, you have really impressed me for talking sense. You have proved that Ghana still abounds in people with brains to put issues at their right perspective without any political colouration.

If there is a ma ...
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Nii, to be honest, you have really impressed me for talking sense. You have proved that Ghana still abounds in people with brains to put issues at their right perspective without any political colouration.

If there is a major health institution like KATH with an Engineering Department where people are paid to work, is it the responsibility of the President to see to it that elevators are working?

In fact, blind politics is making so many people lose their sense of reasoning. This is a sad problem which needs to be addressed!!
KWEKU MFANTSE 11 years ago

Nicholas, tell me. Before NDC started building the $20M ultra modern party headquarters, didn't they know there were many pressing problems confronting the nation in various sectors, including health? Couldn't they have used ...
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Nicholas, tell me. Before NDC started building the $20M ultra modern party headquarters, didn't they know there were many pressing problems confronting the nation in various sectors, including health? Couldn't they have used that money to do something better for the nation? What is the use of that party headquarters to Ghana as a nation vs KATH or Korlebu?

The President is the overall CEO of Ghana and hence responsible for setting the nation's priorities right, which he and his NDC party are failing to do. They are rather diverting funds meant for the nation's development to project and promote their party's parochial and selfish interest!!
NICHOLAS 11 years ago

DO you know the source of the funding of the Headquarters building? Did you find out?

NPP is a political party not in government but managed to raise money to organize the flagbearership election, did you see any need to q ...
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DO you know the source of the funding of the Headquarters building? Did you find out?

NPP is a political party not in government but managed to raise money to organize the flagbearership election, did you see any need to question the source of that money? If no,why?. Very soon, you will see a fleet of Campaign Vans for the political parties. Agya Mfantse, have you ever questioned the source of funds for such vans in the past? Or in your estimation, the NDC putting up a National Headquarters building, spent so much to raise eyebrows than political parties purchasing, over 200 Campaign Vans in the past?
KWEKU MFANTSE 11 years ago

Nicholas, it seems you don't think before you write. I have a funny feeling that I am wasting my time debating with a fool! How can you expect me to know or be able to find out the source of the funding of the NDC $20M ultra ...
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Nicholas, it seems you don't think before you write. I have a funny feeling that I am wasting my time debating with a fool! How can you expect me to know or be able to find out the source of the funding of the NDC $20M ultra modern headquarters building when Asiedu Nketia (NDC CEO) has made it categorically clear that the party will never disclose the source of the funding?

Secondly, why did the NDC vigorously and persistently deny ownership of the project from its infancy to completion until its inauguration? Are these not enough evidence that the NDC has something to hide from Ghanaians? If the funding source is legitimate, why the refusal to disclose it?

Regarding the NPP sources of finance for its flagbearership elections and fleet of vans for its campaign, it is a foregone conclusion that NPP does not take money from the nation's coffers. You know all too well that, as a party in opposition, it relies on donations from sympathisers, well-wishers and supporters to finance its activities. It has no access to the nation's till, so nobody cares about its finances.

Next time, think before you write, and write sensible things when you write.
italiano 11 years ago

Horrible is the only word i can think of now, African leaders and law makers hmm, Only time will tell, in the 21st Century pregnant women are been carried on wheel barrows, dats a shame

Horrible is the only word i can think of now, African leaders and law makers hmm, Only time will tell, in the 21st Century pregnant women are been carried on wheel barrows, dats a shame
nanabee 11 years ago

I am not surprise having seen with my own eyes the abuse the newly uplifted tamale teaching hospital:s lift is being subjected to. you tend to see abled visitors and staff forming queues to have their turn. some just getting ...
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I am not surprise having seen with my own eyes the abuse the newly uplifted tamale teaching hospital:s lift is being subjected to. you tend to see abled visitors and staff forming queues to have their turn. some just getting off at the first floor. the kath management should have controlled the usage of the lift. I just hope TTH. will have something done to check the abuse..
Ugly Akufo Addo 11 years ago

Akufo Addo is idiot fool

Akufo Addo is idiot fool
victor london 11 years ago

We are talking about lifts and you are talking about Akuffo Addo. Now hospital lift is the same as Akuffo Addo hahaha

We are talking about lifts and you are talking about Akuffo Addo. Now hospital lift is the same as Akuffo Addo hahaha
ACHIPELAGO 11 years ago

Oh Ghana why have you fallen so sharply? A nose dive?

Oh Ghana why have you fallen so sharply? A nose dive?
kwami 11 years ago

wheelbarrow paaa? wow

wheelbarrow paaa? wow
afia nsiah 11 years ago

disgraceful.. disgraceful... in this modern world.. sell some of the land cruisers

disgraceful.. disgraceful... in this modern world.. sell some of the land cruisers
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

I'm SURE the Elevators have NOT been REGULARLY MAINTAINED till they break down!! We then abuse the President and look for money for Re-habilitation.....and that's where people can "cut corners" again!!!
What a Nation!!

I'm SURE the Elevators have NOT been REGULARLY MAINTAINED till they break down!! We then abuse the President and look for money for Re-habilitation.....and that's where people can "cut corners" again!!!
What a Nation!!
Amadu 11 years ago

Hahahahaha Ghana is really in DEEP S''T. Incompetence. Now who is suffering? When Mahama and his group of CLOWNS are sick, they will not go to Korle Bu or Ridge. They will fly FIRST CLASS with Ghana's money to seek FIRST CLAS ...
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Hahahahaha Ghana is really in DEEP S''T. Incompetence. Now who is suffering? When Mahama and his group of CLOWNS are sick, they will not go to Korle Bu or Ridge. They will fly FIRST CLASS with Ghana's money to seek FIRST CLASS treatment. So now tell me who is the bigger fool?
GURUNDA 11 years ago

DONT DELAY TO FIX THEM, PLEASE.

DONT DELAY TO FIX THEM, PLEASE.
Hassanatahiru 11 years ago

Why is corruption roaming so much ,leaders in Ghana,

Why is corruption roaming so much ,leaders in Ghana,
VVIP JDM SNIFFER COCAINE 11 years ago

NDC ARE CORRUPT,CRIMINALS,COCAINE DILLERS,KILLED MILLS FOR POWER IS A CRIMINAL WAYS MAHAMA ATOTOBOTOM MAHAMA DID,FOOOOLS

NDC ARE CORRUPT,CRIMINALS,COCAINE DILLERS,KILLED MILLS FOR POWER IS A CRIMINAL WAYS MAHAMA ATOTOBOTOM MAHAMA DID,FOOOOLS
Charles Agbenu 11 years ago

Who told you the anti-Asante hater, Mahama is interested to fix the lifts? The man wishes all Asantes die. Dont trust this separatist and divisionist Mahama who id trying to be President. A good for nothing idiot> The hardshi ...
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Who told you the anti-Asante hater, Mahama is interested to fix the lifts? The man wishes all Asantes die. Dont trust this separatist and divisionist Mahama who id trying to be President. A good for nothing idiot> The hardships encoutered by Asantes are deliberate
Amadi Saana 11 years ago

Achipelago,Ghana is not cursed n will never be cursed.We are cursing Ghana with the lap-tops which we forced our parents to purchase for us to school.Ghana has all the minerals you can imagine of and He is ready to add more.M ...
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Achipelago,Ghana is not cursed n will never be cursed.We are cursing Ghana with the lap-tops which we forced our parents to purchase for us to school.Ghana has all the minerals you can imagine of and He is ready to add more.May God bless Ghana.
leo 11 years ago

how much is a land cruiser, one minsters car can replace all the lifts. is this fair

how much is a land cruiser, one minsters car can replace all the lifts. is this fair
DE DISCOVERER 11 years ago

EEEEEEEIII GAAAAAAANA
LIFT NO WORK THEN WHEELBARROW CAN WORK.
IF WJEELBARROW NO DEY WORK K3NT3N DEY.

EEEEEEEIII GAAAAAAANA
LIFT NO WORK THEN WHEELBARROW CAN WORK.
IF WJEELBARROW NO DEY WORK K3NT3N DEY.

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