The Municipal Chief Executive (Tema) of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, has attributed the inability to address the issues at the Manhean polyclinic to limited funds available to his office.

During a visit by the Citi News team to the Tema Manhean Polyclinic in the Tema Metropolis of Accra on Thursday, the deplorable state of the healthcare facility was brought to light.

This polyclinic, which falls under the Ministry of Health, serves as the primary healthcare facility for the densely populated town of Tema Manhean.

The observation revealed that portions of the facility, including the Out Patients Department (OPD) and various offices, experienced leaks during rainy periods. Additionally, there were damaged louver blades, torn nets, loose roofing sheets, exposed electrical cables, and noticeable cracks in the walls throughout the premises.

The OPD appeared makeshift, with overcrowded wards and a lack of designated workspaces for staff members.

Mr. Ashitey therefore told Citi News that “the problem is that due to limited funds, we are unable to fix the issue. And if you look at the issue, it is not a problem that you can fix in phases; you have to lift the entire roof and fix it all at once. So it makes it difficult for you to start when you don’t have the funds available.

“I have been there a couple of times, and the last time I went there with the engineers, we were able to come up with the estimates to fix the roofing issue. But there is something that we are planning to do: We are actually planning to engage and involve some of the industries here.”