By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), Aug. 17, GNA – The Kadjebi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has honoured three midwives for their exceptional commitment, dedication and invaluable service to maternal and child healthcare in the district.
The honourees were Ms Faustina Aku Ametefe of the Ahamansu Health Centre; and Ms Evelyn Damankah and Ms Bertha Afidemenyo, both of the Kadjebi Health Centre.
Each of the midwives was presented with a special belt in recognition of more than 25 years of meritorious service.
In a symbolic gesture, Okyeame Agnes Afua Obour of Pampawie fastened the belts around the waists of the awardees and commended them for their selfless service.
She urged them to continue inspiring younger health workers through their dedication and commitment to duty.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Eric Nana Takyi, the Kadjebi District Director of Health Services, commended the midwives for their perseverance and long-standing service to the district.
He said the three started their careers as Community Health Nurses and, through hard work and dedication, rose to the rank of Deputy Chief Midwifery Officers.
Quoting II Timothy 4:7, which read: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith,” Mr Takyi said the awardees had served faithfully under difficult conditions and deserved national recognition.
He said their dedication, particularly in communities without electricity, potable water and accessible roads, had contributed significantly to improving healthcare delivery in the district.
Mr Takyi urged other health workers, particularly young professionals, to emulate the awardees’ passion, resilience and commitment to service.
For more than 25 years, the three midwives walked over 10 kilometres daily to provide immunisation and maternal health services to hard-to-reach communities at a time when access roads were virtually non-existent.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Ms Faustina Ametefe expressed gratitude to the directorate for the recognition.
She said she was surprised by the honour and described it as a great motivation to continue serving humanity.
Ms Ametefe recounted the challenges they faced in providing midwifery services in rural communities, saying the needs of pregnant women and mothers kept them motivated despite the difficulties.
She encouraged young health professionals to accept postings to communities where their services were most needed.
“Dedication to duty and service to humanity will always be rewarded. See difficult postings as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference,” she advised.
The awards ceremony formed part of the directorate’s efforts to recognise and motivate health workers whose long-standing commitment had contributed to improved healthcare delivery and health outcomes in the Kadjebi District.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah