UK based Ghanaian pushes cash and carry reform, laments impacts and champions peace initiatives

His appeal came during a significant donation to settle the outstanding medical bills of thirteen patients at Offinso St. Patrick’s Hospital.

“It is deeply worrying that hospitals often deny patients crucial medical care due to their inability to immediately pay for readily available medications,” Agyare stated.

“This unfortunately leads to avoidable deaths within our hospitals. Many individuals, who are potential family heads and valuable contributors to Ghana, are lost due to these conditions.”

Speaking with urgency, Agyare called upon the government and relevant stakeholders to prioritize reforms to the healthcare system. “Forcing sick people to pay before providing emergency care is unacceptable. The cash-and-carry system has claimed too many lives, and it’s time we prioritized the lives of all Ghanaians.”

He further urged the government to address the shortcomings of the National Health Insurance Scheme, seeking alternative solutions to alleviate the burden on patients.

“The priority for hospitals should be the patient’s well-being,” he emphasized. “They should understand the patient’s situation, prioritize their life, and provide care before demanding payment.”

Agyare, a native of Offinso Agyeimpra now residing in the United Kingdom, personally provided funds to clear the debts of patients who had been discharged but were unable to pay their bills. “Today, I have come to St. Patrick’s Hospital to settle the bills of individuals unable to pay,” he explained.
“Thirteen patients have benefitted today, and I hope to return and do more.”

Agyare concluded with a call to action: “I also urge well-to-do individuals to emulate this gesture. Many patients are suffering, and a visit to a hospital to witness these struggles can inspire empathy and compassion.”

Following Agyare’s address, Pearl Bemmah Poku, the Nurse Manager at St. Patrick’s Hospital, expressed her profound gratitude for his act of kindness.

“On behalf of the board and management of St. Patrick’s Hospital, I extend our deepest gratitude to Agyare for his generous donation. We frequently encounter patients in need of financial assistance for their medical care and other essential support. This donation will go a long way in helping us provide that support, and we are immensely grateful.”

She further encouraged other philanthropists to contribute to the hospital’s mission of serving the needy.

The beneficiary patients, who had previously lost hope due to their inability to settle their debts, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Agyare. Many recounted their difficult circumstances, emphasizing how basic necessities, such as food, had become a struggle.