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Corrupt individuals are worse than pathogens; their actions cause premature deaths – Prof Frimpong-Boateng
” The cardiothoracic surgeon argued that Ghana’s inability to manage its environment was driven mainly by corruption and the country’s limited technological capacity—not a lack of knowledge about its challenges.
Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has described corruption as a deadly social disease whose consequences extend beyond financial losses to illness, disability and premature death.
According to him, the diversion of public resources through corruption creates hardship and deprives citizens of essential services, including healthcare, clean water and environmental protection.
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