The facility, located in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, is expected to improve access to surgical and obstetric care, addressing a long-standing gap as the polyclinic had operated without an operating theatre for more than five decades.
As part of broader efforts to enhance patient care, Freedom Aid Ghana has also introduced a Dalai Hama food product stand at the facility. The initiative provides iron-rich food products derived from turkey berries to support patients in need of nutritional supplementation, particularly pregnant women affected by anaemia.
The project was delivered through a collaboration involving Freedom Aid Ghana, the Australian High Commission, the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, and other development partners.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Executive Director of Freedom Aid Ghana, Bright Atawiah Kwami Adoboe, noted that the surgical theatre forms part of the organisation’s ongoing interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable and underserved communities through improved healthcare services.
He explained that the project was among several initiatives funded by the Australian government through the High Commission’s Direct Aid Programme, which focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
According to him, the new theatre will significantly ease access to surgical services for residents who previously had to rely on referrals to other facilities.
Meanwhile, Mr Sosu called for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure within the municipality, citing rapid population growth and mounting pressure on existing social services, including health facilities, schools and roads.
He stressed the need for deliberate efforts by government and development partners to expand healthcare infrastructure and ensure access to quality medical services.
For her part, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Bernice Owen-Jones, said the project aligns with the objectives of the Direct Aid Programme, which supports community-based initiatives aimed at addressing critical development challenges such as access to healthcare.
Source: graphic.com.gh
