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Dr. Hectoria Awekeye, Acting Deputy Director of Clinical Services, representing the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winifred Ofosu, conveyed heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Ruth Addo and Hon Gifty Twum-Ampofo, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, for their endeavors in establishing a new health center in Kukurantumi.
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She mentioned that the Eastern Regional Health authorities have welcomed the facility and are in the process of integrating NHIS services, as well as arranging for the deployment of healthcare personnel.
During the inauguration and handover ceremony, Dr. Hectoria Awekeye emphasized the importance of maintaining the facility.
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Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, MP for Abuakwa North, who contributed roofing, medical equipment valued at slightly over One Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghc 100,000), and other essentials, highlighted the significance of supporting beneficial initiatives with her NHIS funds for the welfare of her constituents.
She also called upon NGOs, philanthropists, and individuals of goodwill to lend their support to the facility.
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Meanwhile, philanthropist Mrs. Ruth Addo shared with the media her motivation behind constructing the health center for Kukurantumi.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, who was also in attendance, expressed gratitude to both the MP and the philanthropist for their generous contributions to augment the efforts of government in healthcare delivery and promised to put the facility into the best of use for the benefit of the Municipality.
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