The commissioning ceremony adds to a number of similar and very timely interventions undertaken through the Rebecca Foundation by the First Lady, in areas of mother and child health care provision across the country. 

For years, care givers at the hospital have lamented the huge inadequacy they were confronted with at the mid-level and delivery stage of the conception chain due to the gaping lack of a New-born Unit and its accompanying equipment. The opening of the New-born Unit, coincides with the 92nd anniversary celebration of the Hospital, which remained the first ever Children’s hospital in Ghana.

Built in 1926, the facility caters for the needs of maternal and child healthcare delivery in the country and it is recognised for laying the foundation for integrated medical care for mothers and children.

At the commissioning ceremony, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo said: “Today, we celebrate 92 years of this hospital’s existence. It has been 92 years of ups and downs, as I imagine.  “Through it all, many individuals have sacrificed and gone to great length to continuously take care of our precious children.

“We all know the numerous times this hospital has cried for help. And yet, you have always persevered.” she noted. The First Lady, on behalf of the Rebecca Foundation, which she heads, donated five Complete Delivery Systems, five Advanced Wound Dressing Materials and five Pressure Bed sheets.

Additionally, she donated 10 gowns and 20 packs of diapers to the New-born unit.

Mrs Akufo-Addo also congratulated the Board led by Rev. Father Andrew Campbell, Management and staff of the facility on the outstanding show of professionalism that had become an enviable trademark of the Princess Marie Hospital.  “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the organisers, sponsors and individuals who have in diverse ways shown kindness and generosity, both financial and material, to put smiles on the faces of our children”, the First Lady noted.