Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a modern health center in the Gombihini-Tamale area of northern Ghana. The center offers essential medical services to underserved communities. This initiative is part of QC’s continued humanitarian efforts across West Africa, which aim to bridge critical gaps in healthcare access.
The 375-square-meter facility, designed with a comprehensive approach, boasts dedicated wings for women, men, and children. It includes a maternity ward, pharmacy, fully equipped laboratory, consultation rooms, isolation and medical examination areas, and a dental section with advanced tools. A spacious waiting area ensures patient comfort.
Community leaders hail lifesaving impact
At the inauguration, community leaders, parliamentarians, and religious figures commended Qatar Charity for its vital intervention. Idrissu Abdul Jabaro, chief of the Gombihini area, praised the center as a “lifesaver” for the community.
“For years, our people travelled long distances for medical care, often risking lives due to delays. This health center brings timely and high-quality services right to our doorstep,” he said, underlining the profound impact on the community.
Dr. Sido Brekisu Abu Bakr, Director of Health for Central Tamale, highlighted the facility’s role in reducing pressure on existing healthcare services. She noted that the center would provide critical maternal and child health services, emergency care, and disease prevention.
“This is a milestone achievement for our community and a step toward a healthier future,” she said.
Ibrahim Muntala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Central Tamale, lauded Qatar Charity’s unwavering commitment to the region. He emphasized that the new health center eliminates the need for families to travel long distances for basic healthcare.
“We are deeply grateful for Qatar Charity’s investment, which will have a lasting impact on the lives of our people,” he added. The health center is expected to serve thousands of residents, addressing long-standing challenges in healthcare access while alleviating the strain on existing facilities.
Similar endeavors in other regions
Similar endeavors in other regions include Project HOPE’s Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) in Ghana, which aims to enhance neonatal, maternal and child health outcomes in underserved communities. This $45 million, five-year initiative focuses on strengthening obstetric, newborn, and child health services, boosting reproductive health and family planning access, and addressing malnutrition, malaria, and antimicrobial resistance.
Compared to Qatar Charity’s health center in northern Ghana, Project HOPE’s IHP takes a more comprehensive approach, targeting multiple regions and partnering with local organizations to ensure community-driven and sustainable solutions. Both projects highlight the importance of community-based solutions and collaborative efforts in addressing healthcare disparities and strengthening healthcare services for vulnerable communities.