COBAANA and Regional Authorities Expand Health Access in Bono Regions with New Dialysis and Maternal Facilities

Major healthcare infrastructure projects are underway across the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions to address critical gaps in renal treatment and rural maternal health. These initiatives, ranging from a high-tech dialysis center in Sunyani to a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in Abrika, signify a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes through both diaspora investment and government oversight. The developments aim to decentralize specialized care and provide immediate medical relief to underserved rural populations.

In Sunyani, construction has commenced on the COBAANA Medical Centre, a facility specifically designed to tackle the rising prevalence of renal complications in the three regions. The project is funded by the Council of Bono and Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) with an estimated cost exceeding $1.7 million. This center is expected to provide life-saving dialysis services locally, sparing patients the burden of traveling long distances for treatment. Beyond its clinical impact, the facility will create specialized employment opportunities for healthcare professionals, a goal supported by traditional leaders and dignitaries who recently participated in fundraising efforts for the project.

Simultaneously, a vital intervention is taking shape for the rural communities of Bridgeso and Abrika in the Bono East Region. For years, expectant mothers and children in these areas have faced life-threatening challenges due to the lack of local facilities and difficult transport to Techiman. To address this, a new CHPS compound is being constructed to provide essential maternal and child health services. The comprehensive facility will include a delivery room, consulting room, outpatient department, and dedicated accommodation for health workers to ensure 24-hour availability of care.

Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi recently inspected the Abrika construction site, expressing satisfaction with the progress while urging contractors to accelerate their work to mitigate ongoing risks to maternal health. Local leaders have hailed the project as a life-saving necessity for the community. Together, these projects in Sunyani and Abrika represent a significant expansion of the regional health network, addressing both specialized chronic conditions and primary maternal care to ensure no citizen is left behind regardless of their location.