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Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, has offered a rationale for the demolition of the La General Hospital.
The ongoing refurbishment of the La General Hospital follows its initial destruction in 2020 due to documented structural deficiencies.
The government’s decision to raze the building has faced substantial public criticism, particularly from the Minority in Parliament.
In the 2024 budget announcement, the Minister of Finance disclosed that contractors have commenced work on the project.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized a significant transformation for the hospital project, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare services and infrastructure nationwide.
During his vetting by the Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Dr. Okoe-Boye argued for the demolition of the hospital, characterizing it as a “death trap.” He cited instances of concrete slabs falling from the building, highlighting the perilous conditions based on his firsthand experiences while working at the La General Hospital.
“For La General Hospital, because I worked there, I have a personal experience of some of the discussions that led to demolition. When I was working in La, there were occasions while on the ward, a concrete slab would fall off the building and hit the ground. That structure was a death trap.”
Source:Omanghana.com
