Presenting medical supplies and equipment to the Banda hospital in the Brong Ahafo region, Nana Lordina Mahama said together all must strive to make Ghana a medical hub for West Africa.” I am certain that with our continued commitment, we can achieve this beautiful goal” she added.
Banda, with a unique environment and land layout, is home to
numerous groups seeking shelter from across West Africa.
With
the natural beauty surrounding the town, Banda has become a major tourist attraction and is therefore contributing to the
tourism sector of the country. The first
lady believes the donation of these
medical supplies will help improve the health
services of the Banda Hospital.
The
First Lady indicated that over the last few years many health facilities have
been constructed or upgraded and healthcare system improved. She said “While Government has invested significant resources in
improving our medical care, many rural health facilities are deprived and our
people stand the risk of not receiving quality healthcare if non governmental
organizations and charitable institutions do not assist to supplement the
efforts of Government”.
She urged all to visit the hospital regularly for
medical check-ups. This way, they can prevent many diseases and in many cases
even death.
“We must take note that healthcare
issues are of utmost importance and must engage us in our daily discourse. The
earlier we detect that we are ill, and the earlier we receive treatment, the
better our chance of making a full recovery” she said.
She
commended health professionals, particularly those
working in the rural communities since they perform a most critical role in the
progress towards economic development and prosperity.
With the support of its partners,
MedShare USA, the Lordina Foundation has so far supported eight (8) regions and over forty-four (44)
hospitals across the country with medical supplies and equipment.
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