Residents of Amenfi Central have received a major boost in healthcare delivery following the donation of medical equipment worth GH¢1.5 million by the Member of Parliament (MP), Joana Gyan Cudjoe.
The distribution exercise, which began on Wednesday, April 8, at the MansoAmenfi Health Centre, is expected to significantly improve the quality of care across health facilities in the District.
The equipment comprising anaesthetic machines, patient monitors, centrifuges, blood pressure apparatus, and weighing scales will enhance diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment, particularly in underserved communities where access to modern healthcare tools has long been a challenge.
Beyond the immediate intervention, the donation forms part of the MP’s broader vision to upgrade the MansoAmenfi Health Centre into a fully functional District hospital, an ambition that has sparked renewed hope among residents.
Presenting the items on behalf of the MP, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Peter Amponsah, urged health professionals to make effective use of the equipment to improve service delivery.
He also emphasized the need for proper maintenance to ensure longevity.
He further appealed to key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, non-governmental organizations, corporate bodies, and philanthropists, to support efforts to elevate the MansoAmenfi facility into a standard District hospital.
He lamented the absence of a single hospital in the entire Amenfi Central District, describing the situation as a major setback to healthcare delivery.
The District Health Director, GaniyuKantamahNuhu, expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that the District’s population of over 130,000 continues to grapple with limited access to advanced healthcare services.
He described the MP’s vision as timely and commendable, adding that the donated equipment would be put to good use to improve healthcare outcomes.
Traditional authorities also welcomed the gesture. The Chief of WassaManso, Nana HyiaAgyemang III, commended the MP for her proactive leadership and commitment to the welfare of her constituents.
He noted that the donation aligns with the long-standing aspiration to upgrade the local clinic into a hospital and prayed for the success of the initiative.
He also urged healthcare workers to utilize the equipment effectively for the benefit of the people.
Nana Agyemang further called on the government and the Electricity Company of Ghana to ensure a stable power supply to health facilities in the District, stressing that reliable electricity was critical to safeguarding lives and supporting efficient healthcare delivery.
For many residents, the donation represents more than just equipment—it is a step toward bridging a long-standing gap in access to quality healthcare, and a sign that the dream of a district hospital may finally be within reach.
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