Accra: The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) on Tuesday handed over 14 motorbikes to selected health facilities to enhance maternal and child health services in remote regions. This initiative is part of efforts to improve healthcare access and delivery in underserved communities.
According to Ghana News Agency, the motorbikes form part of a larger donation of 104 bikes provided by the United States Government to CHAG and the Ghana Health Service in June, under the Integrated Health Partnership Programme. These vehicles are intended to offer a dependable mode of transportation for frontline healthcare workers in remote locations.
Dr. Peter Yeboah, Executive Director of CHAG, presented the motorbikes and expressed optimism that the bikes would aid healthcare workers in gaining the trust of patients. He highlighted the importance of trust as a crucial element for health workers in their interactions with the community. Dr. Yeboah also encouraged the recipients to embody the compassion of Jesus Christ in their service delivery and to engage fully with the project to help reduce maternal and child mortality rates.
Mr. George Adjei, Director of Catholic Health Service Trust, Ghana, accepted the bikes on behalf of the beneficiaries and urged the facilities to utilize them in line with the donor’s intentions. Dr. Isabella Amese, Medical Director of Baptist Medical Centre, noted that the motorbikes would significantly aid their hospital in delivering healthcare and medical supplies to communities with difficult-to-access roads. She emphasized the role of the bikes in reaching areas that are otherwise inaccessible, thereby facilitating maternal and child healthcare.
Dr. Amese pointed out that the Baptist Medical Centre has faced challenges such as delays in addressing maternal health complications due to transportation and knowledge gaps. The introduction of the motorbikes is expected to enhance health promotion efforts and patient education, helping to mitigate these issues. She expressed her gratitude to CHAG for the valuable donation.
The hospitals benefiting from this initiative include St. Theresah Hospital in Nandom, St. Joseph Hospital in Jirapa, Leyata Hospital in Carpenter, St. Ann Hospital in Damongo, Baptist Hospital in Nalerigu, and Assemblies of God Hospital in Saboba. Additional beneficiaries are Kings Medical Centre in Bolgatanga, St. Mathia’s Hospital in Yeji, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hwidiem, St. Mary Hospital in Drobo, St. Joseph Hospital in Nkawkaw, Presby Hospital in Agogo, St. Martins Hospital in Agyekum, and St. Martin’s De Porres Hospital in Ekwei.