A group of Assembly Members in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) are opposing an alleged relocation and rehabilitation of Teshie Community Clinic.They have vowed to resist any attempt by the Assembly or Ministry of Health to demolish the facility without a proper plan for its reconstruction.A letter intercepted by 3news indicates, the sector minister, Dr.
Bernard Okoe Boye has instructed the Management of Teshie Community Clinic to relocate to make room for a rehabilitation project.The Minister explained that the Teshie community has seen a significant increase in population and that places additional pressure on the facility which is now struggling to meet their healthcare needs.Hence the move by the Ministry of Health to rehabilitate the facility to reduce the danger it poses to the community members.Meanwhile, the concerned Assembly members addressing a press conference on Thursday November 7, expressed doubt about availability of funds.
They also raised queries about the approving agency and scope of work for the rehabilitation project.Below is the full statement by the Teshie Concerned Assembly members.PRESS CONFERENCE BY CONCERNED ASSEMBLYMEN OF LEKMALadies and gentlemen of the press, the fourth estate of the realm, we have invited you here to shed light on the happenings within this constituency which we deem to be inimical to the wellbeing of our people in Teshie, especially residents within the Akro West and Akro East electoral areas.Ladies and gentlemen, the above-mentioned electoral areas have a vast majority of residents whose wellbeing and access to primary medical care heavily relies on the services provided by the Teshie community clinic.Ladies and gentlemen of the press, our gathering here has been informed by a letter dated 18th October and signed by the Health Minister Hon.
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