|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Medical facilities in the Western Region are facing threats of a
massive electricity disconnection following their inability to pay
bills owed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Regional Health Director, Kojo Tinkorang, says the situation has
become a serious burden on hospitals and other health centres in the
region due to unavailable funds to clear the debts.
Dr. Tinkorang revealed these during a meeting with Deputy Health
Minister, Victor Bampoe.
He said the Tarkwa hospital, for instance, owes the ECG as much as GH¢750,000.
Dr Tinkorang wants government to intervene in the matter.
According to him there is no way the facilities will be able to pay
the debts even if their assets are sold.
The Deputy Minister however said although the situation predates his
administration he will consult the Minister, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah
on the way forward.
"We will discuss it with the membership of the Ministry of Health to
see how best we can deal with it", he said.
Credit: Myjoyonline.com
