For months, patients and health workers at the Ga East Municipal Hospital had to navigate a road full of potholes and uneven surfaces. Now, the Assembly has finally started fixing it.
The Ga East Municipal Assembly began reshaping the deteriorated road on June 18, using its own grader and other equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). This intervention is temporary — meant to improve access while everyone waits for permanent reconstruction.
The move follows persistent complaints from doctors, nurses, and patients. During a Mother's Day celebration at the hospital, health workers raised the issue directly with the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu. They told her the bad road was a major problem, especially during emergencies when every second counts.
After that visit, the MP publicly called on government authorities to prioritise rehabilitating roads in the constituency, especially the hospital access road.
Speaking to the media during the reshaping exercise, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ga East, Edmund Agboh, said the Assembly was responding to those concerns. “The Member of Parliament directed that we take immediate steps to improve the condition of the road while waiting for the contractor to begin permanent works. Access to healthcare is important, and we can't ignore the challenges patients and medical staff face on this stretch,” he said.
Agboh explained that although this fix is temporary, it will make a big difference. “Our priority is to make the road motorable and ensure that patients, ambulances and healthcare workers can access the facility without undue difficulty. We're hopeful that the contractor will soon move to site for the full reconstruction of the road,” he added.
The Ga East DRIP Coordinator, Seth Agboyie, noted that the road's condition had become a source of concern for both hospital users and surrounding communities. “This road serves one of the most important healthcare facilities in the municipality. We've received numerous complaints from residents and health workers. That's why we've mobilised the equipment to reshape the road and improve conditions for commuters,” he said.
Residents who spoke to the media welcomed the intervention and thanked the MP, the Assembly, and the MCE for responding. For many, the road had become increasingly difficult to use, especially during the rainy season, affecting transportation and access to healthcare.
“We're happy something is finally being done. The road has been a problem for years and we hope the permanent construction starts soon,” a resident said.
While the reshaping exercise provides some relief, residents say they're looking forward to full reconstruction works to get a lasting solution.