Awutu Senya West: Qatar Charity, a prominent international non-governmental organization, has launched a significant community development project under its Health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative in the Obrayeko Bawjise community within the Awutu Senya West District. The project aims to enhance access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare services for the local population through the construction of a fully equipped clinic, a shallow borehole, and a housing facility.
According to Ghana News Agency, the inauguration ceremony was attended by community members, traditional leaders, and government representatives, including Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West and Deputy Minister of Works and Housing. District Health Director Dr. Gerald Felix, Mr. Talala Eghan, and representatives from Qatar Charity were also present at the event.
The new facilities include a 25-meter shallow borehole and a 150-square-meter clinic featuring an outpatient department, consultation rooms, a laboratory, and a delivery suite. Additionally, a 50-square-meter housing unit was constructed to accommodate medical staff. At the ceremony, Madam Tetteh-Agbotui expressed her appreciation to Qatar Charity for its role in improving healthcare and living conditions in the community, emphasizing the importance of community ownership in maintaining the new infrastructure.
Dr. Gerald Felix assured attendees that the District Health Directorate would work swiftly to operationalize the clinic and maximize its benefits. He committed to providing the necessary personnel and resources to effectively run the facility.
Representatives from Qatar Charity, including Country Director Mr. Hasan Ali Owda, reiterated the organization's dedication to rural development and social interventions. They thanked community leaders for their cooperation and trust, highlighting that the responsible use of the new facilities could lead to further support from the charity.
Traditional leaders, such as Gyaasehene Naa Adeimah II, Queen Mother Naakyei Gyanodei, Queen Mother Naakyei Adobah IV, and Zongo Chief Tijani Musah, attended the event to endorse the projects. The queen mothers expressed their satisfaction with the clinic's quality and medical equipment, noting that the facilities exceeded their expectations.
Community residents warmly welcomed the clinic, borehole, and housing, expressing their gratitude to Qatar Charity during a tour of the facility. Many residents praised the well-equipped laboratory and delivery suite, describing the project as a pivotal advancement in the community's development.