By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Dzodze (V/R), June 08, GNA – Rev Martin Amenaki, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, has expressed profound appreciation to a team of doctors and medical specialists from the Auburn University in the United States for partnering the Municipality to provide free healthcare services to residents.
Speaking on the impact of the outreach programme at Kuli, Rev Amenaki described the initiative as a shining example of international collaboration and a demonstration of the Assembly’s commitment to improving the well-being of the people.
“As Municipal Chief Executive, it brings me immense joy to reflect on the remarkable impact of our collaboration with Auburn University. The health and welfare of our people remain a priority, and seeing a team of dedicated doctors and specialists travel all the way to the Kuli CHPS Compound to serve our communities is truly inspiring,” Rev Amenaki said.
The two-day medical outreach, organised at the Kuli CHPS Compound, offered free health screening, medical consultations and treatment to hundreds of residents across the municipality.
According to the MCE, the exercise brought hope and relief to many residents who might otherwise have faced challenges in accessing quality healthcare services.
“The atmosphere throughout the programme was filled with gratitude and hope as hundreds of our citizens received professional medical attention, health screening and expert advice at no cost,” he noted.
Rev Amenaki emphasised that the success of the programme was made possible through the collective efforts of stakeholders across the municipality.
He commended the staff and management of the Ketu North Municipal Assembly for providing logistical support and ensuring the smooth implementation of the exercise.
He also praised health professionals from various health facilities within the municipality who worked alongside the visiting medical team.
“Our local nurses, doctors and health workers collaborated seamlessly with the Auburn University team, creating a remarkable partnership that ensured every patient received quality care and was treated with dignity and respect,” he stated.
As part of their contribution to healthcare delivery in the municipality, the Auburn University team donated assorted medical supplies to support operations at the Kuli CHPS Compound and strengthen healthcare services in the area.
The MCE described the donation as a lasting legacy that would continue to benefit residents long after the outreach programme would have ended.
To express appreciation for the team’s generosity and service, the Municipal Assembly and traditional authorities organised a special reception in their honour.
The event featured a traditional naming ceremony during which members of the Auburn University team were given Ewe names as a symbol of friendship, gratitude and cultural integration.
“By giving our visitors Ewe names, we did not simply honour them as guests; we welcomed them as members of the Ketu North family. It was a powerful gesture that reflects the enduring bond of friendship, health partnership and brotherhood that has been established between our communities,” Rev Amenaki said.
He expressed optimism that the relationship between Ketu North and Auburn University would continue to grow and lead to more collaborative initiatives aimed at improving healthcare and enhancing the quality of life of residents in the municipality.
The two-day medical outreach took place from Tuesday, June 2, to Wednesday, June 3, at the Kuli CHPS Compound, where the municipality benefits from services such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, body mass index (BMI) and weight assessment, eye screening, general medical examinations, medical consultations, as well as diagnosis and treatment of minor ailments.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah