The newly established Dambai ECG Hospital in Krachi East has kicked off operations with a free health screening exercise for residents of the municipality and surrounding areas.
The hospital is expected to offer a wide range of medical services, including outpatient and inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services, among others.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern amenities, the facility was designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. As a beacon of hope for quality healthcare in the region, the hospital aims to deliver accessible and affordable medical services to the community.
Dr. Sonlaar Joseph, Medical Doctor of Kpandai ECG Hospital and in-charge of the Dambai facility, revealed that human resource arrangements have been completed and the hospital is awaiting registration with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) to become fully operational.
“We are done with the human resource and only left to register with CHAG. We urge residents to patronize the health facility for quality healthcare services,” Dr. Sonlaar added, emphasizing the hospital’s commitment to comprehensive medical care through a team of experienced health professionals, mostly drawn from Kpandai Hospital.
Bishop John Pang-Moot, Local Council of Churches Chairman in Krachi East, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the hospital was constructed to address pressing healthcare challenges in the area.
He explained that lack of quality healthcare had been a major concern, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, the aged, and children. “Before, accessing healthcare was a challenge, requiring travel over long distances outside the municipality and sometimes out of the Oti Region,” he said.
Bishop Pang-Moot noted that the construction of the hospital was a direct response to these challenges, and its operationalization is expected to significantly improve healthcare delivery in Krachi East.
Mr. Joseph Chikpa, a beneficiary of the free health screening, commended the ECG management for their efforts. “It is a great initiative, and we are grateful for the quality healthcare services,” he said.
Others echoed Mr. Chikpa’s sentiments, criticizing the two dominant political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for failing to prioritize healthcare infrastructure in the area.
“These parties have been in power but have neglected our healthcare needs. It is the church that has come to our rescue,” they added.
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