Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has inaugurated a laboratory and surgical theatre at the Larteh Health Centre in Akropong to enhance healthcare in the area. 

The initiative is part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) three which targets good health and well-being for all.

The facilities for the health centre, which serves indigenes in Larteh and surrounding communities, will greatly improve the quality of medical care available to residents, addressing critical healthcare needs in a region with inadequate medical infrastructure.

The upgraded laboratory is equipped with modern diagnostic tools to facilitate faster and more accurate testing.

The surgical theatre will ensure the availability of essential services that were previously hard to access, and therefore allow the Larteh Health Centre to handle more cases locally.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director of CBG, Daniel Addo, highlighted the importance of accessibility to healthcare services. 

Healthcare

"We believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their geographic location. By investing in the Larteh Health Centre, we are fulfilling our Corporate Social Responsibility but most importantly contributing to the health and well-being of our communities,” he stated.

He added “Our CSR initiatives focus on health, community development and education. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we address crucial areas that promote progress and well-being, and this new laboratory and surgical theatre would address a significant gap in local healthcare.”

The MD of CBG was accompanied by the Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Resources, Nana Ama Poku, and some Directors of the bank, Esi Mmirba Wilson of People and Transformation, Gerald Quartey, Director of Credit, and Patrick Boadi of Internal Audit.

Appreciation

The Akwapim North Municipal Director of Health, Dr Nana Owusu Ensaw, who received the theatre on behalf of the Health Centre, expressed appreciation to the bank.

“This state-of-the-art theatre will revolutionise how we deliver emergency and surgical care to the people of Larteh.

Thank you, CBG for this transformative investment in our community’s health,” he stated.

The Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for Akwapim North, Regina Akweley Klutse, expressed gratitude to CBG for the intervention and noted its crucial role in improving healthcare delivery.

“Larteh Health Centre now leads in having a laboratory facility among our four health centres in the municipality.

This will significantly enhance the services provided at the centre, as previously patients had to travel to Mampong which was costly.

This new facility would provide timely and accurate medical care,” she stated.

The Benkumhene of Akwapim Traditional Area, Osabarima Asiedu Okoo Ababio III, in his remarks commended the bank for constructing the facilities for the hospital and the community, saying the hospital had required the facilities for a long time.