The New Juaben South Municipal Chief Executive, Isaac Appaw Gyasi, has observed that the human-centred approach used by health professionals is fading out as a result of what he termed, lackadaisical attitude adopted by some nurses in caring for patients at the various health facilities in the country.
This, he noted, has negatively affected the health sector regarding the services rendered to the general public.
Speaking at the launch of the Saint Joseph District week of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Koforidua, Mr. Gyasi urged nurses and midwives to refrain from negative attitude towards patients, since patient’s well-being depend on them.
He said government’s commitment to reduce the death rate in the country, is evident in the various health policies implemented.
Mr Gyasi said the theme for the celebration, which is “Health for All: Nurses and Midwives, a voice to lead” is commendable since it is the responsibility of nurses and midwives, to advocate good healthcare for everyone in the municipality and the country at large.
The Volta Regional Public Relations Officer of the GRNMA, Rejoice Ocloo, described lack of ambulances coupled with poor referral system in the country, as the bane to accessing health care. She called for the implementation of priorities set out in the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service strategic plan, to cut down cost on management and re-direct such funds to the prioritized areas.
According to her, this will help to improve the deplorable state of the health sector.
The Paramount Queen mother of Osudoku Traditional Area, Manye Amponsah Dokua, advised nurses to dress decently and use decorous language with patients at all times.
The Eastern Regional Assistant Public Relations Officer of GRNMA, Evans Apraku encouraged the public to be present at the medical screening being organised at the event to enable them to check their health status.
The St. Joseph Hospital branch of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, presented fifteen thermometers to the hospital to facilitate the work of the health professionals in the hospital.
Some of the activities lined up to commemorate the week-long celebration include; free health screening, donation to the Koforidua Prison, sporting activities and a workshop on stress management among others.
