Vice President Bawumia opened up about a deeply personal tragedy that has shaped his commitment to revolutionize healthcare in Ghana.
Recounting the painful loss of his father, Bawumia revealed the heartbreaking ordeal of a night spent desperately seeking blood for his ailing father in Tamale Teaching Hospital.
During the emotionally charged address, Vice President Bawumia detailed the nightmare experience of racing against time to save his father’s life.
Driven by this personal tragedy, Vice President Bawumia passionately shared his vision for transforming the healthcare landscape in Ghana.
Referencing the groundbreaking Zipline drone technology, he expressed determination to implement this innovation to deliver blood and essential medicines swiftly during emergencies.
Bawumia’s goal is to prevent other families from enduring the heart-wrenching loss that his own family experienced.
The Vice President, who aspires to lead as the President of the Republic of Ghana, emphasised that his vision for healthcare reform is not merely a political agenda but a deeply personal commitment.
He aims to integrate this innovative technology into the national healthcare system to ensure that logistical challenges do not stand between life and death.
As Vice President Bawumia strives to turn personal tragedy into a catalyst for change, his vision extends beyond his own grief.
It becomes a beacon of hope for countless Ghanaians facing medical emergencies. The address at the University of Professional Studies marked a pivotal moment in Bawumia’s advocacy for a healthcare system that is equipped to save lives and provide solace to families in their times of need.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I remember with so much pain when my father underwent an operation in Tamale Teaching hospital. He was losing blood that night and the doctors weretrying to get blood for him.
“We rushed to the bank, it was closed. I tried to get the phone number of the one incharge and made several calls to no avail. We were running against time and by the morning my dad had died.
“That painful experience is forever with me. So when I heard about the Zipline drone technology that could deliver blood and 36 other medicines in an emergency, I was determined to get it for Ghana to save many lives that are needlessly lost.”