By Dennis Peprah, GNA
Sunyani (Bono), March 12, GNA – The leadership of the Council of Bono and Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) has commended the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, for her dedication to improving maternal and child healthcare in the country.
COBAANA, the largest umbrella organisation for Bono and Ahafo natives resident in North America, applauded the First Lady for spearheading the construction and completion of several modern maternity and child health facilities nationwide.
A statement issued and signed by Dr DeGraft Gyan Kwafo, Chairman of COBAANA, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, said the country required standard maternity and child health infrastructure to enhance safe childbirth and reduce maternal and infant mortality.
“These facilities represent a significant step toward strengthening the healthcare system and ensuring that mothers and newborns receive the care they deserve,” it stated.
The statement acknowledged the establishment of four fully furnished health facilities by the Lordina Foundation at the Bole District Hospital, the Nkoranza Health Centre, the Abodom community, and the Asukawkaw Maternity and Children’s Health Facility.
It described the projects as highly commendable, demonstrating a deep commitment to improving healthcare access for women and children, especially in underserved communities.
It added that the construction and furnishing of such facilities required substantial financial investment, planning and dedication, noting that COBAANA recognised and appreciated the vision, compassion and leadership shown by the First Lady in undertaking these life‑saving initiatives.
Improved maternal healthcare infrastructure, the statement said, remained essential for ensuring safe deliveries, reducing complications during childbirth and giving newborns the best possible start to life.
These facilities would not only serve expectant mothers but also provide critical healthcare services for children and families within their respective communities.
While celebrating the First Lady’s achievements, COBAANA encouraged her to expand such initiatives to other underserved areas across the country where maternal and child healthcare needs remained pressing.
It noted that many communities continued to face gaps in access to quality maternal care, and sustained investment in the sector would help bridge disparities and save more lives.
The Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote healthcare development, community wellbeing and sustainable progress in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions.
It also called on government institutions, development partners, philanthropists and community stakeholders to support programmes that improve maternal and child health outcomes nationwide, commending the First Lady’s humanitarian efforts and unwavering dedication to the welfare of mothers and children.
The statement said the impactful projects aligned with COBAANA’s theme for the year, “The Health of Our People Is Our Concern”.
It added that through the construction and support of maternity and child health facilities nationwide, the First Lady continued to demonstrate deep commitment to ensuring that mothers and newborns received the quality care they deserved.
“COBAANA believes that such visionary initiatives contribute significantly to reducing maternal and infant mortality while strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system,” it added.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah