The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Ghana-funded maternal block has been commissioned for the chiefs and people of Alavanyo-Wudidi in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region.
The six-bed health facility includes an outpatient unit and other ancillary facilities.
The construction and equipment cost GH¢950,000.
The facility was funded by the government of the Republic of Korea to support the delivery of quality healthcare in Ghana.
Dr. Chrysantus Kubio, Volta Regional Director of Health, stated that KOFIH’s support is making Primary Health Care (PHC) the bedrock of healthcare delivery infrastructure, especially in rural areas of the country.
He emphasized that primary healthcare remains a crucial foundation for building a healthier nation and commended the partnership.
Dr. Kubio noted that KOFIH’s maternal and child health project in the region has improved access to quality healthcare, enhanced services, trained providers, and promoted health education within communities, particularly in areas with limited access.
“In fact, KOFIH’s support has been instrumental in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates,” he said.
He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring that no woman dies during or after childbirth.
Dr. Kubio commended KOFIH for its long-standing partnership and unwavering support and expressed gratitude to the Regional Coordinating Council, traditional authorities, and the Ghana Health Service for their collective contributions to the healthcare sector.
Boming Yang, Country Representative of KOFIH, stated that KOFIH’s activities primarily focus on providing health infrastructure, including constructing and equipping health centers, rehabilitating health facilities, and promoting maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), particularly in rural areas.
He highlighted that KOFIH has been in Ghana for ten years, reflecting the growing relationship between the two countries, and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s healthcare system and strengthening collaborative efforts for sustainable health solutions.
He disclosed that the Korean government, through KOFIH, has spent US$32 million on promoting quality healthcare delivery in Ghana as part of the bilateral relationship between the governments of Ghana and Korea. He assured that his government would continue to support the promotion of quality healthcare.
Worlanyo Tsekpo, Member of Parliament for the Hohoe Constituency, in his remarks, paid tribute to hardworking health workers in the municipality despite numerous challenges, including inadequate facilities affecting the sector.
He called for a major facelift of the Hohoe Regional Hospital, which he described as unfit for purpose, and pledged to bring the Health Minister to assess the situation for urgent intervention.
He reiterated his campaign promise to elevate the Adabraka Health Centre to a polyclinic, noting that the traditional authorities were ready to release land for expansion and had already made available 1,000 cement blocks.
“If I cannot address the health challenges in the constituency, then I have failed as an MP, and President John Mahama has equally failed,” he stated, expressing his determination to revamp the sector for quality healthcare delivery.
Adams Agbeko, Volta Regional Coordinator of KOFIH, told the Ghana News Agency that from 2019 to date, a total of 28 healthcare facilities have been delivered across the region.
Representatives of the chiefs and queens expressed gratitude to KOFIH for its generosity toward the community.
They requested additional healthcare facilities and pledged to uphold a culture of maintenance to ensure the longevity of the new facility for future generations.
KOFIH has funded the remodeling of modern Networks of Practice (NoP) Hubs, renovated health centers, provided essential medical equipment—including ultrasound machines, delivery beds, and laboratory equipment—and invested in capacity building for healthcare staff to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery.
Source: GNA
