The Kpatia Health Center has received a new maternity ward, following an Adom News report last year that highlighted inadequate infrastructure.The Kpatia Health Center has received a new maternity ward, following an Adom News report last year that highlighted inadequate infrastructure. The report caught the attention of Garu Constituency MP Albert Akuka Alazuuga, who subsequently lobbied for the construction of a new maternity ward. The facility is now completed and operational, significantly improving the health center’s ability to serve the community. Some pregnant women expressed their satisfaction with the new maternity ward, while Mr Emmanuel Wimpiini thanked MP Albert Akuka Alazuuga for his support. He noted that the Kpatia Health Center still has some essential medical equipment.
The Kpatia Health Center has received a new maternity ward following an Adom News report last year that highlighted inadequate infrastructure, especially in the maternity ward.
Adom News’ Upper East regional reporter, Halidu Dasmani, reported in July 2023 that the health center faced significant challenges due to limited space in the maternity ward.
The midwife, Vida Akan-yaam Yum, and the facility’s manager, Mr. Emmanuel Wimpiini, described the difficulties of accommodating more than one pregnant woman at a time.
The report caught the attention of Garu Constituency MP Albert Akuka Alazuuga, who subsequently lobbied for the construction of a new maternity ward.
The facility is now completed and operational, significantly improving the health center’s ability to serve the community.
Some pregnant women expressed their satisfaction with the new maternity ward, recalling the hardships they faced in the old facility and appreciating the positive impact the new ward will have on their community.
Mr Emmanuel Wimpiini thanked MP Albert Akuka Alazuuga for his support and called for additional resources. He noted that the Kpatia Health Center still has some essential medical equipment.
