The Bono East Region has taken a major step forward in healthcare delivery following the presentation of its first dialysis machines to Holy Family Hospital in Techiman.
The presentation formed part of efforts to improve access to specialized medical care for patients suffering from kidney-related diseases in the region.
The event was led by Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), who presented two modern dialysis machines to the hospital to enhance its capacity to provide life-saving treatment to patients.
Representing the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, the Regional Political Coordinator, Prince Opoku Mensah, joined the ceremony and commended the initiative, describing it as a major boost to healthcare delivery in the region.
The dialysis machines, which were provided with the support of HealthTech Ghana Limited, are the first of their kind to be installed in the Bono East Region. The equipment is expected to help address the long-standing challenge faced by kidney patients who previously had to travel to other regions to access dialysis services.
For many years, individuals diagnosed with kidney disease in the region were compelled to undertake long and often expensive journeys to seek treatment in major cities. This situation placed enormous financial pressure on families and, in some cases, delayed access to critical care.
The introduction of dialysis services at Holy Family Hospital is therefore expected to bring significant relief to patients and their families by enabling them to receive treatment closer to home.
Health authorities and stakeholders present at the ceremony noted that the new machines will not only improve access to dialysis treatment but will also strengthen the hospital’s capacity to manage kidney-related conditions and improve health outcomes for patients across the Bono East Region and nearby areas.
The intervention by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund forms part of broader efforts aimed at expanding specialized healthcare services and ensuring that critical medical treatment becomes more accessible to people in underserved regions of the country.
Source: Elvisanokye.com