By Francis-Xavier Mensah
Likpe Mate Citizens Association (LIMCA) demonstrated their support for the Likpe Mate CHPS Compound in the Guan District of the Oti Region by presenting essential medical items on Friday, March 8th.
The donation, which included Delivery Bed, Suction Machine, Fetal Doppler, Baby Weighing Scale, Fridge, Mattresses, and Ceiling Fans, was in response to the facility’s lack of essential logistics.
The chairman of LIMCA, Francis Xavier Mensah, emphasized the association’s solidarity with the healthcare professionals at Likpe Mate who are working tirelessly with limited resources. He expressed confidence that the donation will enhance the quality of healthcare services provided at the CHPS Compound.
The District Health Information Officer Mr. Roland Attah on behalf of the District Director of Health Services expressed gratitude for the support and called on other stakeholders to emulate the benevolent gesture.
The Assemblyman for Likpe Mate Electoral Area, Elias Dormenya, highlighted the significant impact the items will have on the facility. The midwife in charge of the facility Ms. Viola Gawu expressed her joy and stated the donations will go a long way to help in quality health care delivery. She also promised the items donated will be used effectively and efficiently
In a closing statement, the chairman of LIMCA proposed the association’s willingness to adopt the maternity unit of the facility pending approval from the District Health Directorate.
This gesture further solidifies LIMCA’s commitment to improving healthcare in the Likpe Mate community.