The First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully furnished maternity and children’s ward at the Asukawkaw Health Facility in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.
The facility comes with a modern delivery suite and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipped with incubators and phototherapy machines to provide specialised care for premature and critically ill newborns.
Beyond the NICU, the ward is fitted with key medical equipment such as an ultrasound machine, patient monitors, autoclaves, vaccine refrigerators, adjustable hospital beds and baby cots. It also includes nurses’ stations and dedicated examination rooms to facilitate smooth and efficient service delivery.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Saturday, February 28, was attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh; the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong; the Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Nelson Kofi Djabab; and the Municipal Chief Executive for Krachi East, Safo Nketia. Representatives of the Lordina Foundation were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Mahama underscored the importance of accessible maternal healthcare.
She emphasised that no woman should lose her life during childbirth and no child should begin life without adequate medical attention simply because of where they are born.
On his part, Health Minister Mintah Akandoh praised the collaborative efforts that led to the completion of the project, particularly acknowledging the role of the area’s lawmaker.
“I acknowledge the community’s initiative in engaging the Lordina Foundation, and I commend the Member of Parliament for Krachi East for his role in supporting this outcome,” he stated.
The new ward is expected to ease pressure on existing facilities and expand access to quality maternal and neonatal care across the municipality, offering renewed hope to families in Krachi East and surrounding communities.
