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Articles by Desmond Yaani
The Case for Regional Eye Secretariats: Decentralizing Vision Care in Ghana
Eye health is a fundamental pillar of universal health coverage and national productivity. In Ghana, vision loss and avoidable blindness continue to impact thousands, particularly those in rural and underserved communities where quality care remains a luxury rather than a right. While the National Eye Care Unit under the Ghana Health Service has made significant strides, the current centralized model, where coordination is anchored almost exclusively in Accra has reached its limit.
The case for regional eye secretariats: Decentralizing vision care in Ghana
Eye health is a fundamental pillar of universal health coverage and national productivity. In Ghana, vision loss and avoidable blindness continue to impact thousands, particularly those in rural and underserved communities where quality care remains a luxury rather than a right. While the National Eye Care Unit under the Ghana Health Service has made significant strides, the current centralized model, where coordination is anchored almost exclusively in Accra has reached its limit.
Ghana’s nursing and midwifery landscape presents a startling paradox. On one hand, we see a cadre of leaders who are nothing short of formidable. Through the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), these advocates have fought tooth and nail to secure better conditions of service and a seat at the policy table. Yet, step into the wards of our polyclinics or the corridors of our teaching hospitals, and a troubling reality emerges: the foundation is cracking.
From the Apex to the Ward: Why Ghana’s Health Reforms Must Listen to the Base
In the landscape of Ghana’s healthcare, the hierarchy of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is a clear pyramid. At the narrow apex sit the policymakers and senior executives; at the sprawling base are the thousands of nurses, midwives, physician assistants, laboratory staff, and community health workers who form the backbone of national care. While leadership is concentrated at the top, the true stress test of any policy occurs at the bottom.
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