Renovations and Growth

Tamale appears to be growing with building and renovations seen all about town. Many sites remain only half completed but even with the slow pace of Ghanaian life, changes can be observed. "Sparkles" restaurant/bar, near the crafts market, now has a thatch roof which covers a large open terrace while "Gidipass" has added an a new indoor air-conditioned seating area to their open, outdoor tables. Of course, a most important and long-awaiting renovation is that of Tamale Teaching Hospital. Having been under discussion and debate for over twelve years, the hospital is supposedly still on track for a brand new facility. Meetings of administrators, architects, contractors and physicians continue to take place and one can only hope that all their efforts will eventually come to fruition.