Ida Adjoa Asiedu drives health development agenda in Ayensuano

Efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in the Ayensuano Constituency in the Eastern Region have received a significant boost as the Member of Parliament, Ida Adjoa Asiedu, officially cut the sod for the expansion of the Coaltar Health Centre.

The intervention comes amid longstanding concerns over inadequate facilities and pressure on existing health infrastructure in the area.

For years, residents and health professionals in Ayensuano have grappled with limited space and logistical challenges at key health facilities, particularly at the Coaltar Health Centre, where male and female patients have had to share the same ward due to infrastructure deficits.

The situation has raised concerns about patient privacy, comfort, and the overall quality of care.

The newly launched project seeks to address these gaps through the construction of modern male and female wards, a consulting room, and two toilet facilities. It also includes concrete works within the inner perimeter of the facility and repainting of both new and existing structures to improve the overall environment of care.

In addition, renovation works are scheduled for delivery rooms at the Asuboi and Amanase health centres, a move aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services across the constituency.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, Ida Adjoa Asiedu explained that the project is being funded through the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), emphasizing that the fund is strictly designated for community development projects and not for personal use by Members of Parliament.

According to her, the intervention reflects a deliberate effort to channel resources into critical sectors that directly impact the wellbeing of constituents.

She further noted that Ayensuano missed out on benefiting from the government’s Agenda 111 hospital programme due to unresolved land litigation challenges.

However, she assured residents that alternative measures are being pursued to upgrade existing facilities and ensure that healthcare delivery in the constituency is not compromised.

As part of the event, the MP also donated a range of medical logistics to the Coaltar Health Centre to enhance service delivery.

The items included delivery beds, digital foetal Doppler machines, blood pressure apparatus, adult and baby weighing scales, gloves, headgear, syringes, needles, and other essential medical supplies.

The Ayensuano District Health Director, Francis Kwotua Apungu, who received the items on behalf of the health directorate, commended the MP for what he described as a timely intervention.

He noted that the equipment would significantly improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery and help address some of the operational challenges faced by health workers in the district. He also welcomed the construction of separate wards, describing the current arrangement as a major concern that would soon be resolved.

Residents who spoke on the sidelines of the event described the project as long overdue, recalling campaign promises made during the 2024 general elections.

Many expressed optimism that the expansion would not only improve access to healthcare but also ensure dignity and privacy for patients.

Beyond healthcare, Ida Adjoa Asiedu highlighted other ongoing development initiatives within the constituency, including a near-completed factory project expected to generate employment opportunities for the youth.

She also outlined plans to intensify community engagement programmes to address teenage pregnancy, alongside continued support for students pursuing tertiary education.

The Coaltar Health Centre expansion project is expected to play a crucial role in easing pressure on existing facilities and improving the quality of healthcare services in Ayensuano, as stakeholders continue to push for equitable access to essential services across the country.