I recently had a conversation with my aunt, a retired teacher who has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. She was first admitted to a hospital in Kumasi; however, the quality of medical care she received there fell short of expectations. It was during this challenging period that she remembered the Sweden Ghana Medical Center (SGMC), a cancer treatment facility established by the Swiss and now owned by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra.
When I later reached her, she informed me that she is currently undergoing treatment at the GNAT Hospital in Accra. Curious about her experience, I asked about the conditions of the facility and the standard of care being provided. Her response was overwhelmingly positive. She spoke highly of the professionalism, compassion, and excellence of the treatment describing it as far exceeding her expectations.
I also inquired whether she had been required to make any payments, considering that she was a GNAT member before her retirement. She explained that, so far, all medical services have been provided entirely free of charge, including her accommodation at the facility.
I was deeply touched by the exceptional care and support being extended to my aunt, and it is my heartfelt prayer that she makes a full and speedy recovery. I wish to express my profound gratitude to all GNAT members, and especially to the leadership, for their vision, commitment, and foresight in establishing such a critical healthcare facility for their members.
This initiative is truly laudable. I encourage all teachers across Ghana to take inspiration from this testimony and to continue supporting the GNAT fund and the cancer treatment hospital whenever the need arises.
By : Emmanuel Abanti
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