Dr. Joseph Akwasi Boateng, a physician at Nyaho Medical Center, raised concerns about the poor maintenance of health facilities, citing Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital as a prime example.
“Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital has been around for 96 years, even before Ghana’s independence, but we have allowed it to fall into disrepair. A hospital of its stature should not be in such a state,” he lamented.
Dr. Nyarko also condemned the mistreatment of patients by healthcare workers, calling for more respect and kindness. “The hospital is for the care of the patient. It’s not about the hospital staff or administrators. Any health worker who insults a patient is not a health worker,” she stated.
The conference was marked by a generous donation of medical equipment to help treat neonatal jaundice at the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, made possible by Hungarian Ambassador H.E. Tamás Endre Fehér and other stakeholders, including The Ga Mantse.
Ambassador Fehér emphasized Hungary’s continued support for initiatives aimed at ensuring that every newborn receives the best possible care, ensuring a strong start in life.
The event ended on a note of collective responsibility and commitment to improving neonatal healthcare in Ghana.