A collaborative effort between the Krachi East member of parliament (MP), Mr. Nelson Kofi Djabab, and the Lordina Mahama Foundation has taken a significant step forward with the inspection of about 15-20 hectares land to construct a maternity and children’s ward in Asukawkaw.
The project was a result of courtesy call paid to the Paramount Chief of Akroso Traditional Council, Nana Odam-Gyamfi, by a team led by Madam Priscilla Santuo Okra, and the Krachi East MP.
Madam Okra, the Administrator for the office of the First Lady and Board Secretary of the Foundation, emphasised the Foundation’s commitment to tangible work, prioritizing the needs of women and children.
She told the media that, the construction of the maternity ward is expected to begin soon and will be completed within six months, with a projected handover date of December 2025.
She said the new facility when completed will provide much-needed medical care and support to the community, reflecting the commitment of both the MP and the foundation to improving healthcare infrastructure in the area.
Ms. Jacqueline Abapanyin, a midwife, described the current state of the labour room at the Asukawkaw clinic as inadequate, highlighting the challenges faced by expectant mothers and healthcare workers.
She told GNA that the labour room is cramped, making it difficult to accommodate multiple patients in labour at the same time.
She further explained that the new facility will provide a more conducive environment for expectant mothers, ensuring safer and more dignified care during childbirth.
Mr. Danku Amin, the officer in charge of the clinic stated that the new ward will enable the admission of more patients from the surrounding communities.
He said the project is expected to bring significant benefits to the community, enhancing access to quality healthcare services and improving health outcomes for women and children in the area.
Mr Djabab, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the First Lady, Her Excellency Lordina Mahama, for her benevolent gesture in constructing a maternity ward in the constituency.
The MP welcomed the project, describing it as a significant boost to healthcare delivery in the area. He thanked the First Lady for listening to the needs of the people of Krachi East and choosing the constituency for this vital project.
Mr Djabab described the First Lady as a caring mother, praying for her continued success and blessings. The project is expected to bring immense benefits to the community, particularly women and children.
Nana Odam-Gyamfi, President of the Akroso Traditional Council, has expressed appreciation to the Lordina Mahama Foundation to construct maternity ward in Asukawkaw.
The Paramount chief described the project as a significant and a welcome development for the people of Akroso and its environs.
Nana Odam-Gyamfi, said the community will forever remember the First Lady’s philanthropic gesture, which will improve healthcare delivery for women and children.
The chief again extended his gratitude to the MP for successfully lobbying the Lordina Mahama Foundation healthcare infrastructure project to the Akrosoman.
He expressed his goodwill for the MP’s efforts in bringing this vital development to their traditional area, describing it as a major infrastructure that will benefit the community.