The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Suhum, Lydia Sarah Ohenewa, has called on stakeholders to come together to ensure the success and sustainability of the Suhum Government Hospital, pledging the continuous support of the Suhum Municipal Assembly towards improving healthcare delivery in the municipality.
Her message was delivered on her behalf by Alhaji Rahim at the commissioning and handing-over ceremony of a newly constructed Executive Ward Block at the Suhum Government Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026. The facility was built and donated by the Church of Pentecost.
Ms. Ohenewa said the commissioning of the edifice was a clear demonstration of what could be achieved when faith-based organisations, government institutions and the wider community work together towards a common goal.
“The facility will go a long way to complement existing services and infrastructure delivered by the government hospital. It will help decongest other wards while providing enhanced comfort, privacy and dignity for patients who require such services,” she noted.
She described the contribution by the Church of Pentecost as remarkable and a reflection of the church’s commitment to holistic development, stressing that the church’s support addressed not only the spiritual needs of the people but also their physical and social wellbeing.
On behalf of the Suhum Municipal Assembly and the people of Suhum, the MCE expressed profound gratitude to the Church of Pentecost and encouraged other corporate bodies, religious institutions and development partners to emulate the initiative.
Acknowledging that government alone could not meet all the development needs of communities, Ms. Ohenewa assured hospital management and residents that the Assembly would continue to collaborate with faith-based organisations and development partners to replicate such impactful interventions.
She further urged all stakeholders to ensure the proper maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility to safeguard the investment for both present and future generations.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Damien Punguyire, said the Suhum Government Hospital played a critical role in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system due to its strategic location along a major highway.
According to him, the hospital frequently receives a high volume of emergency cases, particularly road traffic accident victims, in addition to routine outpatient, inpatient, maternal and surgical cases, placing immense pressure on existing space, equipment and staff.
Dr. Punguyire noted that rapid population growth within Suhum and surrounding communities had further increased demand for healthcare services, a situation not always matched by corresponding expansion in infrastructure, resulting in congestion and limited ward space.
He also highlighted challenges relating to inadequate staff accommodation, which affects staff availability, morale, response time and retention, as many health workers commute long distances under difficult conditions.
Dr. Punguyire said it was against this backdrop that the contribution of the Church of Pentecost had become particularly significant, adding that the new Executive Ward would greatly enhance service delivery by decongesting existing wards, improving patient comfort and privacy, supporting specialized services and strengthening the hospital’s capacity to respond effectively to both routine and emergency health needs.
