The Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly in Ghana's Western North Region has resumed work on a 25-bed maternity block at the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital, which was abandoned for 14 years. The project, initially stalled in 2013, was revived as part of efforts to complete some stalled development projects in the municipality. The facility is expected to significantly improve maternal healthcare services in the area.
Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, recently inspected the facility during his tour of ongoing projects in the municipality. He described the maternity block as state-of-the-art and commended the Municipal Assembly and the contractor for the progress made so far. The Minister noted that the facility could even serve as a regional maternity block, given its high standards.
The new maternity block is expected to ease pressure on the hospital's existing maternity block, which currently has only nine beds. The hospital has been facing challenges due to the limited number of beds and the high number of pregnant women visiting the facility for delivery. The new facility will provide much-needed space for expectant mothers and improve their comfort and care.
Vera Esson Nyarko, a nurse manager at the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital, expressed relief that the new facility will address the hospital's capacity issues. She noted that the current maternity block is woefully inadequate, leading to overcrowding and discomfort for patients. The new 25-bed facility will go a long way in easing the pressure on the old block and providing better conditions for patients.
The Regional Minister commended the Municipal Assembly, its technical team, and the hospital management for their efforts in reviving the abandoned project. He, however, urged the contractor to expedite the remaining works to ensure timely completion. The contractor has assured that the outstanding works will be completed within a month.
Upon completion, the maternity block is expected to increase the hospital's capacity to provide maternal healthcare services and reduce pressure on the existing facility. The project is seen as a significant improvement for women in Sefwi Wiawso and surrounding communities, who will benefit from more space, improved comfort, and better conditions for mothers and their babies.
The Western North Regional Minister plans to return to the facility with stakeholders for its commissioning once the work is completed. The completion of the project is a welcome development for the community, and it is expected to have a positive impact on maternal healthcare in the region. The project is a testament to the efforts of the government and local authorities to improve healthcare infrastructure in Ghana.
Key points
- The 25-bed maternity block is expected to ease pressure on the existing facility, which has only nine beds.
- The project was abandoned for 14 years before being revived by the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly.
- The facility is expected to be completed within a month, according to the contractor.
