Mr. Kofi Okyere-Agyekum, the Member of Parliament for the people of Fanteakwa South Constituency in the eastern region has cut the sod for the construction of a 15 capacity bed health center at Osino.
The sod-cutting ceremony which was held on Monday, June 13, 2022, is expected to be completed in six months periods.
Speaking with Kingdom News, the legislature indicates that, the Osino health center was built in the 1960’s with three beds hasn’t received any refurbishment.
Mr. Okyere-Agyekum added that, the constituency is part of the Agenda 111 hospital project and though theirs hasn’t commenced, there is the need to expand the already existing facility.
The MP noted that patients are forced to be referred to other hospitals in nearby towns such as Kyebi, Kukurantumi, Oseim, and Asiakwa due to lack of hospital beds.
“The money am using to build the 15-capacity beds clinic is not from my pocket but rather from the NHIS Fund. Gov’t gives every MP GHS75,000 every year to use it for health facilities in their constituencies” Mr. Okyere-Agyekum explained.
He also admitted that women in his constituency are the motivation factor for building the new 15 capacity beds clinic since their health is his priority.
Mr. Atuahene Agyemang, the Health Director of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly, said, the project, when completed will go a long way to accommodate patients without referring them to nearby hospitals.
He then commended the MP for the good steps embarked on to get them a new healthcare facility.
He again averred by indicating their priority is to provide quality healthcare to the constituents.
Furthermore, the District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa South District Assembly, Mr. Ernest Ofosu mentioned that a whole District capital, Osino, does not deserve such old age healthcare centre.
He however indicated lot of challenges are confronting the clinic including the equipment which are very old.
Mr. Ofosu therefore pledge’s to support with a new refrigerator, ceiling fans and other equally important equipments to help boost their work.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh..
Source// Obohnews.
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