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NDC and John Mahama’s Remarkable Achievements in Four Years

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In a span of just four years, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama has made significant strides across various sectors in Ghana. Here are some of the notable accomplishments:

Infrastructure Development:

  1. Atuabo Gas Plant: A major boost to the energy sector.
  2. Kejetia Market: A modern market facility enhancing trade.
  3. E-Blocks: Numerous educational blocks constructed to improve access to education.
  4. Terminal 3: A state-of-the-art terminal at Kotoka International Airport.
  5. Circle Dubai: The transformation of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
  6. Ho Airport: Enhancing regional connectivity.
  7. Kumasi Airport: Upgraded to international standards.
  8. Tema Port Expansion: Increasing the port’s capacity and efficiency.
  9. University of Health and Allied Sciences: Providing advanced healthcare education.
  10. University of Environment and Sustainable Development: Focusing on environmental studies.

Healthcare Advancements:

  • Teaching Hospitals:
    • University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC): 617 beds.
    • Phase II of Tamale Hospital: 400 beds.
  • Regional Hospitals:
    • Ridge Hospital: 420 beds.
    • Bolgatanga Hospital: 386 beds.
    • Ashanti Regional Hospital (Sewua-Kumasi): 250 beds.
    • Upper West Regional Hospital: 160 beds.
  • Specialized Hospitals:
    • 500-bed Military Hospital in Kumasi.
    • 104-bed Police Hospital expansion.
    • 130-bed Maritime Hospital.
  • District Hospitals: New facilities in Dodowa, Fomena, Kumawu, Abetifi, Tepa, Konongo, Salaga, Twifo Praso, Medina, and Bekwai.
  • CHPS Compounds: 1,260 completed, with 1,600 at various stages of completion.
  • National Medical Equipment Replacement Program: $264 million invested.

Water Supply Enhancements:

  • 2014: Added 77.5 million gallons of water per day to the national supply.
  • Major Projects:
    • Kpong Water Supply Expansion Project Phase 1: 40 million gallons per day.
    • Accra-Tema Metropolitan Area (ATMA) Water Supply Project: 9.2 million gallons per day.
    • Teshie-Nungua Desalination Water Project: 13.2 million gallons per day.
    • Nsawam Water Supply Project: 1.7 million gallons per day.
    • Essakyir Water Supply Project (Phase 1): 3.2 million gallons per day.
    • Five Towns Water Supply Project (Kyebi, Osenase, Anyinam, Apedwa, and Kwabeng): 1.5 million gallons per day.
    • Kumasi Water Supply Project (Barekese Expansion): 6 million gallons per day.
    • Asante Mampong Water Supply Project: 1.6 million gallons per day.

Transportation Improvements:

  • 116 new buses added to the fleet.
  • Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport.
  • Ho Airport.
  • Port Expansion at Tema.

Economic Stability:

  • Exchange rate maintained at $1 = ¢4 during this period.

These achievements underscore the NDC and John Mahama’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, and transportation sectors, significantly improving the quality of life for Ghanaians.

Source: Sankofaonline.com