By Jones Anlimah
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) has inaugurated a new maternity unit at the Alavanyo Wudidi Health Centre to significantly improve maternal and child healthcare in the region. The facility, constructed at a cost of GHC 950,000, is expected to enhance safe deliveries and address maternal and neonatal health challenges in Alavanyo Wudidi and adjoining communities in the Hohoe municipality of the Volta Region.
The intervention aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, particularly by reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
The Country Representative of KOFIH, Mr. Bomin Yong, emphasized the foundation’s dedication to strengthening healthcare systems in underserved communities.
“This health centre will not only provide essential medical services but also promote health education and other interventions to safeguard the lives of families in Alavanyo Wudidi,” Mr. Yong stated. “By investing in maternal health infrastructure, we are directly contributing to the global goal of reducing preventable maternal and child deaths.”
The Volta Regional Director of Health Services, Mr. Chrysantus Kubio, highlighted the importance of the facility in bridging the healthcare gap in the community.
“This unit symbolizes our unwavering commitment to strengthening our health delivery systems and ensuring the well-being of every mother and child in our community,” Mr. Kubio said. “Previously, expectant mothers had to travel long distances for skilled delivery services. With this facility in place, we are bringing essential maternal care closer to those who need it most.”
Until now, the Alavanyo Wudidi Health Centre operated without a dedicated maternity unit, forcing pregnant women to seek care in distant facilities, thereby increasing the risk of complications. The new unit, equipped with delivery beds, and other care equipment, coupled with skilled health personnel, is expected to significantly improve maternal health outcomes in the area.
The initiative forms part of KOFIH’s broader support for Ghana’s healthcare sector, particularly in rural communities, in line with the SDGs’ call for universal health coverage. Local authorities welcomed the development and called for continued investment in maternal and child health services.
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