As Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) emphasizes that, we must achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and access to quality health care for all at all ages, Kakaba Foundation has constructed and handed over an ultra-modern neonatal intensive care unit complex at the Eastern Regional Hospital.
The focus of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) project was to prevent neonatal and infant mortality in the region.
Nana Owiredu Wadie I, the Chairman of Kabaka Foundation who doubles as Nkosuohene of Kwahu Nkwatia Traditional Area, named the fully air-conditioned new project in honor of the Omanhene of New Juaben, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III.
Speaking at the handing-over ceremony of the newly constructed multipurpose neonatal intensive care unit, (NICU) Nana Owiredu Wadie I said the building was purposely targeted at improving the health condition of babies and young children.
He said that the project will help save lives of new born babies at the hospital adding that it will equip health specialists to care for premature and sick newborn babies.
Nana Owiredu Wadie I continued that the multipurpose will also help attend and manage resuscitation of the pre-term and full-term infant.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong during the hand-over expressed his deepest appreciation to Nana Owiredu Wadie I for his generosity and commitment to the welfare of the community.
He also acknowledged the exemplary leadership of the Medical Director of the Eastern Regional Hospital and his team for their unflinching support and commitment towards the completion of this important project.
Mr Seth Acheampong explained that the NICU complex represents a beacon of light for the region’s future, a testament to what can be achieved when individuals and organizations come together with a common purpose to save and improve the lives of the youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
“The Eastern Region of Ghana, like many other parts of our great nation, has faced its share of challenges, especially in healthcare delivery. Our neonatal care facilities have been stretched to their limits, often unable to provide the level of care that our newborns deserve. It is a fact that, in the past, we have lost too many precious lives. We cannot stand by and let this continue,’’ Mr Seth Acheampong bemoaned.
He said that the Nana Akufo-Addo led government places much emphasis on the Health Sector and appreciates the support and collaboration with Non-Profit Organisations such as the Kabaka Foundation.
Mr Seth Acheampong promised that the government will continue to invest in capital projects through the construction, upgrading and equipping of Hospitals and Polyclinics in all the regions in the country to enable everyone everywhere access quality health care without financial difficulties.
He continued that the government will continue to focus on ensuring that health services are safe and sensitive to the needs of every one especially, children, women and the disadvantaged population, while building the capacity of health workers to deliver quality services.
He affirmed that Nana Owiredu Wadie I and the Kabaka Foundation that the Eastern Region is deeply grateful for this wholesome gift.
On behalf of the hospital authorities, Mr Seth Acheampong pledged to take on the responsibility of maintaining and operating the facility to the highest standards adding that the healthcare professionals will ensure that the care provided here is nothing short of excellence.
Dr Ebo Hammond, Director of Health Administration and Support Services Division, Ghana Health Service (GHS) said that the multipurpose neonatal intensive care unit will offer a nurturing environment for healing and growth of the well-being of the infants.
The commissioning of the project represents a significant step toward delivery of healthcare.
Dr Ebo Hammond revealed that the hospital will receive an oxygen plant to help reduce oxygen needs in the region.
Many dignitaries including Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Akwamumanhene, Daasebre Kwaku Benteng III, Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Council, Rev Josephine Nyarko, Dr Ebo Hammond, Eastern Regional Minister and many other dignitaries were present at the ceremony.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Solomon Nartey
