Kadjebi: The New Life Chapel International, a Pentecostal Church based in Poase-Cement, Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, has undertaken a clean-up exercise at the St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital in Dodi-Papase to ensure the facility remains environmentally safe. The church also contributed GHS1,500.00 to bolster the hospital’s efforts in providing medical care to underprivileged patients.

According to Ghana News Agency, the activity was part of the church’s community outreach programme and involved hundreds of church members who engaged in sweeping, scrubbing, weeding, and clearing debris around the hospital premises. This initiative aimed to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for both staff and patients. In an interview during the exercise, Rev. Miracle Mawuli Aziado, a pastor of the church, noted that the initiative reflected the church’s commitment to promoting public health, community service, and environmental sanitation.

‘We owe it a duty to help keep the hospital clean to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain a hygienic environment for the benefit of all,’ Rev. Aziado stated. He further emphasized that the clean-up and financial donation align with the church’s mission of demonstrating Christian values through practical support to society. Rev. Aziado assured that this gesture would not be a one-off event but part of a long-term plan to engage in regular community interventions that uplift the vulnerable and strengthen institutions providing essential services.

Mr. Norbert Apory, the Hospital Manager of St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital, received the donation on behalf of the hospital and expressed gratitude to the church for their timely support. ‘We are very grateful for this donation and the clean-up effort. The funds will be used strictly to settle medical bills for patients who are truly in need, especially those without family support or financial means,’ he said. He also commended the church for their proactive approach to supporting healthcare delivery, noting that such partnerships between faith-based organisations and health institutions are critical to improving access to care and reducing the burden on the health system.

The event drew the attention of residents who applauded the church’s initiative, describing it as exemplary and worthy of emulation. The clean-up and donation are part of the church’s broader programme of social responsibility, which includes supporting schools, orphanages, and vulnerable groups across the district. The initiative is expected to serve as a model for other religious and community-based organisations to take similar actions in support of public institutions, particularly in underserved communities.