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March 27, 2026
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New surgical theatre inaugurated at Madina Polyclinic to boost surgical and obstetric care
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Key Points
- A new surgical theatre has been inaugurated at the Madina Polyclinic (Kekeli Hospital) to improve access to surgical and obstetric care.
- The Madina Polyclinic had been operating for over five decades without an operating theatre until this new addition.
- The project was a collaborative effort involving Freedom Aid Ghana, the Australian High Commission (through its Direct Aid Programme), and the MP for Madina, Dr. Francis Xavier Sosu.
- Freedom Aid Ghana also introduced a Dalai Hama food product stand offering iron-rich turkey berry products for nutritional supplementation, particularly for pregnant women with anaemia.
- The MP for Madina called for increased investment in health infrastructure in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality to address the growing healthcare needs of its significantly increasing population.
Why This Matters
This development is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses critical healthcare infrastructure gaps in a rapidly urbanizing area, improving access to essential surgical and obstetric care for thousands of residents. It also highlights successful models of international and local partnership in tackling development challenges and meeting the escalating demands on social services driven by population growth.
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