Western Regional Minister foots entire medical bill of road crash victim at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

For six months, Emmanuel Etroo's Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital served as a home rather than a healing facility. Two months prior, a Sprinter bus collided with his motorbike on the Takoradi‑Agona road, causing a severe fracture in his right foot. This accident led to four surgeries, totaling 39,110 cedis in medical expenses, which overwhelmed Emmanuel's family's financial means.

As the mounting bills threatened to exhaust their resources, Emmanuel remained in the hospital, awaiting a fifth surgery that couldn't be afforded. With no other option, he waited, hoping and praying for assistance. A nursing officer named Linda Otto recorded a poignant video on behalf of Emmanuel, revealing his desperate situation, which went viral and brought widespread attention.

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson intervened after viewing the video, pledging to cover Emmanuel's outstanding debts, the cost of a fifth surgery, and an additional 5,000 cedis to aid his transition back to normal life. Nelson's generous intervention significantly alleviated Emmanuel's financial burden, granting him renewed hope.

Furthermore, Minister Nelson extended his support to other male patients suffering from high medical costs, presenting an undisclosed donation to the Male Orthopaedic Ward. This act of compassion extended beyond Emmanuel, providing relief to numerous patients grappling with healthcare expenses. The Minister's gesture was accompanied by heartfelt gratitude from Alfred Acquah Asiedu, Shift-in-charge of the Male Surgical Ward, on behalf of Emmanuel, his family, fellow patients, and colleagues, appreciating the Minister's timely assistance.