Richard Agyare, also known as Akwasi Poku, a UK-based Ghanaian peace advocate and philanthropist from Agyeimpra in the Offinso Municipality, has made a passionate plea for reforming Ghana's cash-and-carry healthcare system, citing its devastating impact on vulnerable patients.
His appeal came during a significant donation to settle the outstanding medical bills of thirteen patients at Offinso St.
Patrick's Hospital. "It is deeply worrying that hospitals often deny patients crucial medical care due to their inability to immediately pay for readily available medications," Agyare stated. "This unfortunately leads to avoidable deaths within our hospitals.
Many individuals, who are potential family heads and valuable contributors to Ghana, are lost due to these conditions." Speaking with urgency, Agyare called upon the government and relevant stakeholders to prioritize reforms to the healthcare system. "Forcing sick people to pay before providing emergency care is unacceptable.
