Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, nominated as Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, underwent a high-profile vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee. The session included questions about her qualifications, her professorship, and her plans to address the backlog of unemployed healthcare workers. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin publicly apologized for a controversial remark made during the proceedings. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah emphasized her extensive experience in surgery and teaching, and pledged to improve healthcare training and employment. The vetting highlighted both political tensions and the urgent issues facing Ghana's health sector.
Honestly, it's reassuring to see Dr. Ayensu-Danquah highlighting healthcare jobs and training—those are real priorities if we want a fairer system. The fact that her qualifications were questioned so much just shows we still have a ways to go in supporting capable women leaders. Glad she stood her ground and that the Minority Leader apologized for his comment; accountability matters. If she follows through on her promises, it could be a big step forward for public health and opportunity in Ghana.
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