Six Months In A Hospital Bed: Minister Pays Rubber Tapper’s Bill
For six months, Emmanuel Etroo has watched life pass him by from a hospital bed at Effia-Nkwanta Government Hospital. The February 15, 2026 began like any other day for the rubber tapper. He was riding his motorbike at Ewusiejoe along the Takoradi-Agona road when, in a matter of seconds, a Sprinter bus crashed into him. […] The post Six Months In A Hospital Bed: Minister Pays Rubber Tapper’s Bill…
Emmanuel Etroo spent six months in a hospital bed at Effia-Nkwanta Government Hospital after being injured in a bus accident on February 15, 2026. His motorbike collided with a Sprinter bus on the Takoradi-Agona road, severely injuring his right foot. Emmanuel underwent four surgeries, with a fifth operation scheduled. However, the mounting medical bills posed a significant challenge for Emmanuel and his family, leaving him bedridden for months.
The nursing official, Linda Otto, shared a video of Emmanuel's situation on social media, which garnered attention from the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson. Moved by Emmanuel's plight, Mr. Nelson visited the hospital and settled Emmanuel's outstanding medical bills of GH¢39,110. He also pledged to finance his fifth surgery, estimated to cost GH¢11,000.
This intervention not only addressed Emmanuel's financial burden but also brought relief to other male patients in the Male Orthopaedic Ward, who received an undisclosed amount of money to ease their medical treatment expenses. The Region Minister's gesture was met with gratitude from the hospital staff, who expressed appreciation for the support they received.
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