A state-of-the-art surgical theatre has been inaugurated at the Madina Polyclinic, Kekele, in the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipality, marking a major milestone in improving access to surgical and obstetric care for residents of Madina and surrounding communities.
The project was delivered through a partnership between Freedom Aid Ghana and the Australian High Commission in Ghana, with additional support from the Member of Parliament for Madina and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The facility had operated for over five decades without an operating theatre.
Speaking at last Thursday’s commissioning ceremony, Bright Atawiah Adoboe, Executive Director of Freedom Aid Ghana, highlighted that the new theatre reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through health-focused interventions.
“This surgical theatre is our 18th project and the third funded by the Australian Government through the Direct Aid Programme (DAP), which backs initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Africa,” Mr. Adoboe said.
He added that the new theatre will significantly enhance access to surgical services for residents who previously had to travel to other hospitals for procedures. The facility is also expected to ease pressure on neighboring hospitals while ensuring patients receive timely and potentially life-saving interventions.
Mr. Adoboe expressed gratitude to the Australian Government for their continued international cooperation, emphasizing that the support reflects shared values of humanity, compassion, and sustainable development.
At the event, the Member of Parliament for Madina, Dr. Francis Xavier Sosu, called for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the municipality. He noted that Madina’s rapidly expanding population has put pressure on social services, including health facilities, schools, and roads.
“Madina has gone over five decades without a surgical theatre. Many patients needing surgical care had to be referred elsewhere,” Dr. Sosu said. “This new facility is a critical step forward, but sustained investment is needed to expand services and improve access to quality care.”
Dr. Sosu also urged the polyclinic’s management and staff to maintain the theatre diligently to ensure long-term benefits for the community.
Emmanuel Asante, the immediate past Acting Medical Superintendent, and Dr. Efua Commeh, Municipal Health Director, thanked all partners who contributed to the project’s successful completion.
Dr. Asante assured residents that the facility would provide high-quality surgical services and called for continued support to transform the polyclinic into a full-fledged district hospital.