The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced significant concerns over the rising number of road accidents in the country, labeling the situation a public health emergency that requires immediate national intervention. During the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners in Cape Coast, the Association’s President, Dr. Frank Serebuor, called for urgent actions to improve the deteriorating state of road infrastructure.
He also urged drivers to practice discipline and responsibility while on the roads. Dr. Serebuor referenced recent fatal accidents that resulted in multiple casualties, stressing the necessity for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to address what he described as an “escalating crisis.” He remarked, “Our single-lane roads are in such deplorable condition that each trip feels like a dance with death. Sadly, to make matters worse, our drivers navigate these hazardous roads with reckless abandon.”
He warned that the frequent and deadly accidents are not just transport issues but a serious national health threat, particularly because they often affect the productive age group of the population. “Road accidents continue to kill and maim the active-age population, with little or no action from any authority. It is widely accepted that intelligence should reflect in our actions, but we live in a system where we’ve become emotionally immune to the carelessness around us,” he said.
Dr. Serebuor stressed that the rising trend of road crashes reflects a pattern of negligence and systemic inaction, urging both government agencies and the public to take collective responsibility in reversing the trend.
By: Akwasi Addo
