Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, an environmental advocate, is calling for a comprehensive national reset to transform Ghana’s economy, healthcare, education, and environmental policies. He strongly condemns medical tourism by public officials, stating it’s an indictment on the national conscience and drains foreign exchange while undermining efforts to improve local healthcare.
Key Areas for Reset:
– Healthcare: Implement a policy requiring officials to use domestic healthcare facilities, creating incentives for improvement.
– Agriculture: Revitalize the agro-sector to achieve food sufficiency and boost exports.
– Education: Reset the curriculum to focus on technology-based learning for youth.
– Environment: Address galamsey activities threatening rivers and water bodies.
Sarpong emphasizes that a piecemeal approach will yield limited benefits, and a genuine reset must encompass radical rethinking across critical sectors. He also highlights the need for strategic reforms to strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional hub.
