Health Committee Chair Fires Back: “Patient Care Is Safe, No Long Queues” – Slams Minority Leader’s

The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Naawane, has hit back at claims made by the Minority Leader regarding the country’s health information system. According to Dr. Naawane, patient care is not at risk, and he has dismissed reports of delays or long queues at health facilities as false. The strong rebuttal comes after the Minority Leader raised concerns about the state of the health system, sparking a fresh debate in Parliament.

The Minority Leader had earlier alleged that the health information system was failing, leading to delays in patient care and frustrating long queues at hospitals. However, Dr. Naawane, speaking to TV3 Ghana, refuted these claims outright. He insisted that the system is functioning properly and that Ghanaians should not be alarmed by what he described as misleading reports. His response is a direct challenge to the Minority’s narrative on the state of healthcare in the country.

According to the Health Committee Chair, the claims do not reflect the reality on the ground. He maintained that health facilities are operating smoothly and that patients are receiving the care they need without the chaotic delays being suggested. For Dr. Naawane, the Minority Leader’s comments are not only inaccurate but also risk creating unnecessary panic among citizens who rely on these health facilities daily.

This back-and-forth between the Majority and Minority highlights the growing political tension over Ghana’s healthcare system. While the Minority insists there are serious issues with the health information system, the Health Committee Chair is standing firm that the system is robust. The disagreement raises questions about who Ghanaians should believe when it comes to the state of their hospitals and clinics.

For now, Dr. Naawane’s message is clear: patient care is safe, and there is no cause for alarm. But with the Minority Leader standing by their claims, the debate is far from over. As the two sides continue to clash, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see whether the health system truly delivers on its promise to provide quality care without the feared delays and queues. One thing is certain—the health of the nation remains a top political battleground.