Nii Noi Nortey Outshines Zanetor in Commitment to Better Health Standards in Klottey Korle
Ironically, one would expect that with a medical doctor as a Member of Parliament, poor health standards and conditions would be a thing of the past; or at least would be seriously combatted with relevant resources. But, this is rather the opposite in Klottey Korle constituency.
Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle constituency for 8 consecutive years and is seeking to be reelected for at least another 4 years which would be making a third term. Yet, poor health conditions and standards remain very visible in Klottey Korle constituency ranging from poor hygiene to teenage pregnancy. And, with the presence of these diseased conditions, the hospitals and medical facilities do not have discounted drugs or cost of treatment for poor sick persons in the constituency.
Though Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been seen at some free health screening events in the constituency, the real challenge which is not necessarily identifying the sickness or disease a person is suffering from but, the purchase of the prescribed medicine or paying for proper treatment to rid oneself of the disease, remains a gigantic challenge for many of the underprivileged; and even in some cases, the middle class in Klottey Korle.
In August 2023, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, a philanthropist, a business man and a politician, shows up with an initiative called the ‘Nii Noi Emergency Health Card’. The card was a medical insurance card which was facilitated by ‘Ace Medical Insurance’ (a private insurance company). The card provided all registered persons a limitless financial support on medical bills arising from medical operations to minor illnesses. In May 2024 alone the grand total medical claims made by over 1,200 persons registered on the ‘Nii Noi Nortey Emergency Health Card’ was published by ‘Ace Medical Insurance’ as Ghc 303,125.05 with beneficiaries medical centers namely Odorna Clinic claiming Ghc 42,776.05, Ridge Hospital claiming Ghc 59,408.10, V.R.A Hospital (Osu) claiming Ghc 33,383.33, Health Net Swan Medical Centre claiming Ghc 53,706.75, Sonotech Medical & Diagnostic Center (West Hills Mall) claiming Ghc 24,187.90, Afrah International Hospital Ghc 17,721.73, Ridge Medical Centre Ghc 10,181.18 and others claiming a sum of Ghc 82,712.06.
And, as anticipated, many testimonies have been given regarding the ‘Hewale’ card as it has been affectionately nicknamed by some. The ‘Hewale’ card indeed also brought a breath of hope to many in Klottey Korle constituency; even testimonies from members of the opposing political party to the political party of Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, have also been given. But, not surprising since anyone can fall sick and need immediate help. Simply put, when it comes to health issues, we are all human and need help and don’t care where it’s coming from. This has been the main motivation for Valentino Nii Noi Nortey as an indigene of Osu, to home this is helping his hometown and his people.
In conclusion, Klottey Korle has never seen any documented financial support from a single individual run this long for over 1 year, not even the sitting Member of Parliament Dr. Zanetor. Therefore, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey has carved his name in the hearts of many in Klottey Korle with his ‘Hewale’card as a philanthropist with a cause and true passion for the people.
