19th July, 2018

Under the headline ‘Mid-year must respond to needs of Ghanaians’ the Times says there has.

been a lot of spirited discussion, regarding what the public expects in today's presentation by.

the Finance Minister.

It refers to speculations of tax hikes and opines that in reality, government requires more.

revenue to implement social services.

The paper supports calls to block revenue leakages in order to improve the health and.

education sectors.

It however urges Ghanaians not to be alarmed about the speculated tax hikes because according.

to a Deputy-Minister of Information Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Akufo-Addo government is a listening one.

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The Daily Graphic is full of praise for.

the government for showing leadership by making the multi-million dollar University of Ghana Medical Centre.

operational.

It says although work is yet to be completed on the medical centre, an initial.

group of 20 staff is offering medical services.

The Graphic lauds the paperless system rolled out at the centre, which reduces waiting time.

and connects departments and units.

It urges the Ministry of Health and University authorities to bury their differences and ensure.

that the medical centre functions effectively.

The paper, notes that there are many unresolved issues within the health sector especially buildings.

which need to be put to use or completed and others which are congested.

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