Ironically, one would expect that with a medical doctor as a Member of Parliament, poor health standards and conditions would be a thing of the past or at least would be seriously combated with relevant resources but this is rather the opposite in Klottey Korle constituency.
Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle constituency for 8 years and is seeking re-election which will mark her third term.
Yet, the constituents face poor health conditions and living conditions under her leadership.
Another problem is the medical facilities don’t have discounts for their medicines and treatments making the situation more aggravated for the poor in the constituency.
Though Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been seen at some free health screening events in the constituency, she has been unable to resolve the main challenge which has to do with proper healthcare for the people.
However, in August 2023, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, a philanthropist and a businessman vying for the Klottey Korle seat initiated a programme dubbed “Nii Noi Emergency Health Card” which gives medical insurance to the constituents.
The card was facilitated by Ace Medical Insurance, a private insurance company.
The card provided all registered persons limitless financial support on medical bills arising from medical operations to minor illnesses.
In May 2024, the grand total of over 1200 persons registered on the Nii Noi Nortey Emergency Health Card.
This was published by Ace Medical Insurance as Ghc 303,125.05 with beneficiaries medical centers namely Odorna Clinic claiming Ghc 42,776.05, Ridge Hospital claiming Ghc 59,408.10, V.R.A Hospital (Osu) claiming Ghc 33,383.33, Health Net Swan Medical Centre claiming Ghc 53,706.75, Sonotech Medical & Diagnostic Center (West Hills Mall) claiming Ghc 24,187.90, Afrah International Hospital Ghc 17,721.73, Ridge Medical Centre Ghc 10,181.18 and others claiming a sum of Ghc 82,712.06.
An avalanche of testimonies have therefore been pouring in regarding the card which is now commonly called the “Hewale” card.
The Nii Noi card has indeed become the savior of many lives in the constituency as the sick can today access medical treatment without difficulties.
“Simply put, when it comes to health issues, we are all human and need help and don’t care where it’s coming from. This has been the main motivation for Valentino Nii Noi Nortey as an indigene of Osu. To home, this is helping his hometown and his people.”
Klottey Korle has never seen any financial support in this measure from a single individual for over a year, therefore, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey has carved his name in the hearts of the Klottey Korle constituents with his health insurance card.
Source: Josephine Acheampomaa/[email protected]
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