The Acting Medical Superintendent of Wamfie Government Hospital in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region, Dr. Asaaba Dennis, has outlined critical challenges confronting the facility and is calling on government and stakeholders to intervene urgently.
Speaking to the media, Dr. Dennis explained that the hospital’s infrastructure has not kept pace with its upgraded status. According to him, the facility began as a health centre, was later elevated to a polyclinic, and eventually upgraded to a district hospital. However, the physical structure remains that of a polyclinic, with no major expansion or structural improvements since its elevation.
He noted that most of the equipment in use was acquired when the facility operated as a polyclinic, leaving the hospital under-resourced and overstretched in meeting the growing healthcare demands of the district.
One of the most pressing concerns, he revealed, is the condition of the emergency ward. The unit suffers from persistent roof leakages, particularly during rainfall, disrupting emergency care and posing risks to both patients and staff. He disclosed that some residents of Wamfie living abroad initiated the construction of a new emergency ward to address the situation, but the project has stalled and remains incomplete. He appealed for financial and logistical support to fast-track its completion.
Dr. Dennis further indicated that many of the tools and medical equipment in the emergency unit are obsolete and require urgent replacement to ensure effective service delivery.
Transportation is another major setback. The hospital lacks adequate motorbikes and vehicles to support home visits, community outreach programmes, and other essential field activities. This limitation, he stressed, is negatively affecting efforts to extend quality healthcare services to surrounding communities.
He also raised concerns about the limited space for postnatal care and family planning services, describing the situation as inadequate and restrictive. The shortage of rooms continues to strain operations and compromise patient comfort and privacy.
Dr. Asaaba Dennis therefore called on government, corporate bodies, non-governmental organisations, and benevolent individuals to support the hospital with infrastructure expansion, modern equipment, and vehicles to improve healthcare delivery in the district.
Story: Nyamebeye Kofi Ansah Sasraku