The New Life Chapel International, Poase-Cement-based Pentecostal Church in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, has undertaken a clean-up exercise at the St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital in Dodi-Papase to keep the facility environmentally safe.
They also donated an amount of GH¢1,500.00 to support the hospital’s efforts in providing medical care to needy patients.
The activity, which formed part of the church’s community outreach programme, brought together hundreds of church members who swept, scrubbed, weeded and cleared debris around the hospital premises to help maintain a clean and hygienic environment for both staff and patients.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during the exercise, Rev. Miracle Mawuli Aziado, a pastor of the church, said the initiative reflected the church’s commitment to promoting public health, community service, and environmental sanitation.
“We owe it a duty to help keep the hospital clean to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain a hygienic environment for the benefit of all,” he stated.

Rev. Aziado emphasised that both the clean-up and financial donation were in line with the church’s mission of demonstrating Christian values through practical support to society.
He assured that the gesture would not be a one-off event, but part of a long-term plan to engage in regular community interventions that uplift the vulnerable and strengthen institutions providing essential services.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital, Mr Norbert Apory, the Hospital Manager of St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital, expressed gratitude to the church for their timely support.
“We are very grateful for this donation and the clean-up effort. The funds will be used strictly to settle medical bills for patients who are truly in need, especially those without family support or financial means,” he said.
He also commended the church for their proactive approach to supporting healthcare delivery, noting that such partnerships between faith-based organisations and health institutions were critical to improving access to care and reducing the burden on the health system.
The event attracted the attention of residents, who applauded the church’s initiative, describing it as exemplary and worthy of emulation.
The clean-up and donation formed part of the church’s broader programme of social responsibility, which includes supporting schools, orphanages, and vulnerable groups across the district.
The initiative is expected to serve as a model for other religious and community-based organisations to take similar actions in support of public institutions, particularly in underserved communities.