Kuntanase Hospital seeks support to improve maternal and child healthcare

The management of the Kuntanase Government Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has appealed to the government, development partners, corporate organisations, and philanthropists to support the facility with a dedicated Children's Ward and additional delivery beds to improve maternal and child healthcare services.

The appeal was made by the Midwife in Charge of the Maternity Unit, Gifty Asoandek, on behalf of the hospital's management during a cleanup exercise organised at the facility by Damak Sanitation Health Watch–Ghana in collaboration with the Noble Friends of Dr Kwaku Oteng (NFODKO), Kuntanase Branch, and the Artisans Association of Asereso-Adegya.

According to Asoandek, the absence of a dedicated Children's Ward remains one of the hospital's major challenges, as children requiring admission are often accommodated in the female ward, affecting the efficient delivery of quality healthcare services.

She explained that establishing a Children's Ward would provide a more suitable, child-friendly environment for young patients while enabling healthcare professionals to offer specialised paediatric care.

Asoandek also appealed for support to procure additional delivery beds for the maternity unit, noting that adequate equipment would significantly improve the quality of care provided to pregnant women and nursing mothers.

She expressed hope that the concerns raised would receive the necessary attention from stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery and create a better working environment for health professionals.

The cleanup exercise, held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, formed part of Damak Sanitation Health Watch–Ghana's commitment to promoting environmental cleanliness, public health awareness, and safe healthcare environments within communities.

Speaking during the exercise, the Director of Damak Sanitation Health Watch–Ghana, Daniel Mbabugri Akugri, urged residents to adopt and sustain good sanitation practices to protect the environment and promote healthy living.

He emphasised that sanitation should not be viewed as the sole responsibility of institutions or organised groups but as a shared responsibility requiring the active participation of every individual.

Akugri expressed concern over the increasing incidence of indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly the improper disposal of plastic waste, which he said continues to pollute the environment, block drainage systems, and pose serious public health risks.

He stressed the importance of introducing sanitation education in schools, explaining that teaching children the value of cleanliness and responsible waste management would help raise a generation committed to protecting the environment.

According to him, involving children in sanitation advocacy would not only reduce waste-related challenges but also encourage positive behavioural change within families and communities.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Noble Friends of Dr Kwaku Oteng (NFODKO), Kuntanase Branch, Nana Antwi Boasiako, called on traditional leaders and other community stakeholders to actively support sanitation initiatives in their respective communities.

He noted that chiefs and community leaders have a vital role to play in protecting the environment and ensuring that future generations inherit clean, healthy communities.

Nana Antwi Boasiako encouraged residents to take ownership of sanitation efforts by practising proper waste disposal and participating in regular cleanup exercises.

The collaborative exercise brought together stakeholders committed to improving environmental sanitation and supporting healthcare development in the Bosomtwe District.

Damak Sanitation Health Watch–Ghana and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining advocacy programmes that promote cleanliness, protect public health, and support initiatives that contribute to the overall development of communities.