A former Deputy Information Minister under the erstwhile Mahama administration, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu has expressed doubt about the move by the government to construct 111 hospitals nationwide.
Speaking on the Top Story on Joy FM on Tuesday, August 17, which was monitored by MyNewsGhana.net, Mr Kwakye Ofosu believes that the move by the government is just attention-seeking rhetoric.
In explaining his stance, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said that the President some time last year cut sod for the construction of some hospitals.
He said that up till now no construction works have begun on the proposed sites.
He cited an example of the Shama hospital project which has not begun even though a sod cut ceremony was held last year.
On this issue, the government has explained that the cost of each hospital will cost $17 million adding that so far it has secured $100 million for the commencement of these projects.
This explanation however doesn’t sit well with Mr Kwakye Ofosu who believes that the government is not being candid with the people of the country.
In concluding, he also cast doubt about the timelines set by the government for the completion of these hospitals.
In his view, it is highly unrealistic that the President could say that all 111 hospitals facilities would be finished and ready for use after 18 months.
Source: MyNewsGhana.net
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