Catherine Gotani-Hara

Minister of Health, I would do something about the pathetic situation in a number of hospitals, in particular Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) where there have been reports of drug and medical supplies crisis.

If I were madam Hara, I would realise that when one of the country’s biggest referral hospitals is battling a severe drug and medical supplies crisis, then something is terribly wrong and the situation requires my urgent attention.

While such problems might have been addressed for now, I would ensure that they do not occur again. As someone responsible for a crucial ministry such as Health, I would appreciate the need to be on top of things all the time and not just enjoy the luxury of riding in the latest Mercedes Benz.

Yes, I would appreciate, if I were Catherine Gotani-Hara that when a big hospital such as KCH has no simple things such as masks which cost K200, then it raises questions as to whether government really values its people’s lives.

I would also appreciate, if I were the good lady that is Catherine, that this is not the first time medical workers at the hospital have taken up the issue with government.

If only I were the Health Minister, I would have learnt lessons from the late president Bingu wa Mutharika’s death which could probably have been avoided if some important equipment were available.

That is if only I were one Catherine Gotani-Hara. Unfortunately, I am not her!