The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has cut sod for the construction of a modern emergency block at the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital, popularly known as Akawe Hospital.
The initiative is a move aimed at improving emergency healthcare delivery in the area.
The project, which marks a significant upgrade to the facility’s infrastructure, is expected to ease pressure on existing wards and provide dedicated space for the treatment of emergency cases.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Shaib described the initiative as a deliberate response to longstanding challenges faced by the hospital, particularly the growing demand for emergency services.
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He noted that for years, the hospital has served as the primary point of care for residents within the constituency and surrounding communities, often under strained conditions.
“Emergency cases have had to compete for space and attention with general admissions, and that is a situation that is both clinically untenable and morally unacceptable,” he said.
The planned emergency block will include 25-bed male and female wards with modern washroom facilities, a recovery ward, consulting rooms, a pharmacy, a laboratory, a records unit, and administrative offices. It will also feature an ambulance bay to support the efficient handling of emergency cases.
Mr. Shaib said the facility, once completed, would significantly improve triage, stabilisation, and recovery processes, while also enhancing working conditions for healthcare personnel.
He reaffirmed his commitment to healthcare development in the constituency, citing his “Health Train” initiative, which has delivered medical outreach services across all 16 electoral areas, including health screenings, NHIS registration, and support for surgeries such as eye, hernia, and fibroid procedures.
The MP emphasised that the hospital serves a wider population beyond Weija-Gbawe, including residents from nearby communities such as Tetegu, Oblogo, and Kasoa, and stressed that access to quality emergency care should not be limited by geographical boundaries.
He expressed appreciation to healthcare workers, community leaders, and other stakeholders for their support, noting that the project reflects a shared commitment to improving public health outcomes.
Mr. Shaib also stressed the completion of the Weija-Gbawe Children’s Hospital, initiated in 2024 under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He called for steps to be taken to ensure its commissioning so that it can begin serving the public.
The sod-cutting ceremony was attended by municipal officials, health authorities, traditional leaders, party executives, and members of the public.
The construction of the emergency block is expected to mark a new phase in healthcare delivery in the municipality, improving access to timely and specialised care for residents and surrounding communities.