The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ekumfi, Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, and the District Chief Executive (DCE), Ismaeel Nana Asamoah, have commissioned the refurbished maternity block, ward and staff quarters of the Ekumfi Otuam Health Centre.
The commissioning ceremony held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the facility, is expected to improve healthcare delivery in the district.
The MP has equipped the facility with essential medical items valued at about GH¢500,000. The items include eight laptops, glucometers, sterilizers, a blood bank refrigerator, medication refrigerators, hospital beds and pulse oximeters.
Dr. Kwainoe reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate development in Ekumfi, saying healthcare remains a key priority. He urged residents to take the National Health Insurance Scheme seriously to improve access to healthcare.
Speaking at the ceremony, the DCE Ismaeel Nana Asamoah, praised the MP for his commitment to development in the constituency, citing interventions in roads, education and health.
He said Dr. Kwainoe’s developmental record places him among the leading legislators making impact in their constituencies.
Asamoah said efforts are underway to secure road construction contracts to improve road networks across the district. He charged health workers to properly maintain the refurbished facility and its equipment and announced that hardworking and dedicated health workers would be recognised and rewarded.
The Chief of Ekumfi Otuam, Nana Ewusi Quansah XIV, expressed gratitude to the MP, saying his intervention has brought renewed hope to the community. He recalled that even before becoming MP, Dr. Kwainoe had extended financial support to the community.
He said the constituency is now receiving renewed attention under the current NDC government.
The ceremony was attended by the Omanhemaa of Ekumfi, Nana Benyiwa VI; the representative of Odeefo Akyen VIII and Guantuahene of Ekumfi, Nana Kweesa Okomfo Ya I; the Ekumfi District Health Director, Regina Armah; health officials and community members.
Source: Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah
