A new Health Centre has officially been commissioned, marking a milestone for Ateitu in the Effutu Constituency community’s healthcare journey.
The facility, which is named after Dr Apetorgbor Dzodzegbe, a dedicated individual who spent his life serving the community, is equipped with modern medical equipment, and a range of amenities, including a hematology analyzer, microscopes, wheelchairs, delivery beds, delivery sets, and a pharmacy for essential medications.
The others are oxygen cylinders, examination couches, and beds with drips.
Its design is disability-friendly, with ramps to accommodate the elderly and physically challenged.
In his speech at the commissioning in Effutu, Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, expressed gratitude to the technical support team, the municipal health director, and other contributors who helped make the project a reality.
He encouraged community members to be active citizens, reporting any issues or concerns to his office.
He said, “The opening of this health centre is a fulfillment of a promise to bring quality healthcare closer to our people and urge all stakeholders to work together to make Effutu a better place.
Mr Afenyo-Markin, also the Minority Leader, said the health centre was expected to improve healthcare outcomes for the people of Ateitu and its surrounding areas, providing quality healthcare services for generations to come.
Dr Apetorgbor Dzodzegbe, whom the health facility was named after for his dedicated services to the community and constituency, thanked also the MP for the recognition of his work done for the constituency over the years, to merit such a reward.
He called for continued collaborative efforts of the constituents, to be involved in building the constituency.
Nana Obosu II, the Chief of Ateitu and Apedwahene of the Effutu Traditional Area, lauded the MP for the initiative, saying the community would help protect the hospital and prayed God’s blessings for him.
Dr Paulette Brown, the Municipal Director of Health, highlighted the importance of the facility in achieving Universal Health Coverage.
She emphasised the need for collaboration among healthcare providers, stakeholders, and community members to improve access to quality healthcare for the people of Dzatakrom and surrounding communities.
“The new health center is equipped with modern medical equipment, which will significantly enhance healthcare delivery,” she said.
Dr Brown expressed appreciation for the efforts of the MP in strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
Reverend Atta Mensah, the Municipal Chief Executive, Effutu, said the health center was a significant step towards achieving the Ghana Health Service’s vision of universal health coverage.
“We need both NDC and NPP to develop Winneba. We can’t continue a divided path; we need to work together,” he said.
He acknowledged the MP for the massive development embarked on in the constituency, which fitted into the agenda of President John Dramani Mahama in transforming the nation through unity and urged all to work together to build a strong national health agenda.