Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, nominated as Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, underwent a high-profile vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee. The session was marked by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's controversial remarks, for which he later issued a public apology. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah defended her academic credentials and outlined her commitment to reducing unemployment among doctors and nurses. She also emphasized plans to improve specialized medical training, such as fistula repair. The vetting highlighted both the challenges and expectations facing health sector leadership in Ghana.
It’s encouraging to see Dr. Ayensu-Danquah focus on creating more jobs for healthcare professionals and advancing specialized training—that’s the kind of forward-thinking leadership Ghana’s health sector needs. I just hope Parliament keeps the discussion productive and centered on solutions, instead of getting sidetracked by unnecessary drama.
Glad to see Dr. Ayensu-Danquah focusing on jobs for health workers and better training—strong public healthcare needs real investment and leadership, not just political drama.
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I’m glad to see Dr. Ayensu-Danquah talking about reducing unemployment among doctors and nurses—investing in healthcare workers is crucial for a fair and effective system. Specialized training like fistula repair is also a progressive step toward addressing neglected health issues. It’s disappointing, though, that the vetting process still gets clouded by inappropriate comments from political leaders. We need more focus on real solutions and less on political drama if we want to see real change in Ghana’s health sector.
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