The Guli Naa, Nubalannaang Seidu Braimah, has lamented that the century-old Wa Municipal Hospital appears to have been neglected following the establishment of the Upper West Regional Hospital.
The revered chief expressed his profound concerns when a delegation from the Wa Naa’s Palace visited the healthcare facility to assess its pressing challenges and explore how traditional authorities can support efforts to revamp healthcare delivery within the municipality.
Speaking during the visit, Guli Naa stressed that the hospital remains deeply cherished by the people of Wa, particularly expectant mothers, but continues to grapple with severe shortages of critical medical equipment.
“Most pregnant women… those who happen to have triplets, we can’t even get an incubator to put them in. So it means that we have to rush them to either Tamale or Bolga or where?” he stated.
“These are challenges that is why the overlord has asked us we should be here so that together we see the best we can do to solve the problems. We cannot do it alone. We are crying. Crying very loud,” he added.
The chief subsequently launched an emotional appeal to the relevant health authorities, urging them not to allow the historic facility to collapse.
“Appeal to health authorities, they should not neglect us. From all indications we have been neglected,” he said.
During the visit, the delegation from the palace toured various departments of the hospital and engaged with key staff to gain first-hand insight into their operational hurdles. Management underscored the acute lack of essential equipment, notably incubators, alongside the mounting pressure on their referral services.
Established over a century ago, the Wa Municipal Hospital has long served as a crucial primary healthcare centre for residents of Wa and surrounding communities.
However, traditional leaders maintain that its importance has been allowed to wane as attention shifted to the regional hospital.
The delegation promised to collaborate with key stakeholders to mobilise urgent support for the facility, whilst calling on the government and the Ghana Health Service to prioritise its immediate upgrade.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
