Engage Now Africa (ENA) has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art maternal and child healthcare facility at Juapong in the Eastern Region, marking a significant step towards improving maternal and child health in the area.
The facility, which aims to reduce preventable deaths and improve access to quality healthcare for women and children, was made possible through strong partnerships and collaborative efforts between stakeholders, including the Marriott Sisters Foundation, government officials, local leaders, and the community.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Cecilia Amankwah, African Director of Engage Now Africa, described the event as more than just the opening of a building.
“Today, we do more than open a building, we make a bold statement about the future we want for our mothers, our children, and our communities,” she said.
Cecilia Amankwah explained the organisation’s mission and the impact the new facility is expected to have on the community, emphasising ENA’s core belief that strong families are the bedrock of national progress.
“Engage Now Africa exists to heal, rescue, and uplift. We believe that when a mother is safe, a family is secure. When a child is healthy, a community is strong. And when families thrive, nations prosper,” she stated.
According to her, the maternal and child healthcare facility represents a vital investment not only in healthcare but also in development and the future of the community.
“This maternal and child healthcare facility is therefore not just an investment in healthcare, it is an investment in the very foundation of development,” Cecilia Amankwah added.
She expressed gratitude to the Marriott Sisters Foundation for its generous financial support, describing its role as instrumental to the success of the project. She also acknowledged the official support of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and praised the health director, local leaders, and community members for their active participation.
“We gratefully acknowledge the generous funding provided by the Marriott Sisters Foundation, whose commitment to improving community health has been instrumental,” she said.
“We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his official backing, the health director for his strategic guidance, local leaders for their active involvement, and the community members whose participation and trust have been essential.”
Highlighting the collective nature of the initiative, Cecilia Amankwah stressed that the collaboration was central to achieving the shared goal of a healthier, more equitable society.
“Together, we are actively shaping a future in which preventable deaths are significantly reduced, women can safely and with dignity give birth, and every child is given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential,” she remarked.
The opening of the facility is expected to significantly improve maternal and child health services in the region, bringing quality care closer to the people and reinforcing the belief that sustainable development begins with strong, healthy families.