Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr. l Madina, Accra l March 5, 2026
A new state-of-the-art surgical theatre has been commissioned at the Madina Polyclinic at Kekele in Accra to improve access to essential surgical services for residents in the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipality and surrounding communities.
The facility, constructed by Freedom Aid Ghana (FAG) with funding support from the Australian High Commission in Ghana, was inaugurated on March 5, 2026.
Delivering his keynote address at the ceremony, the Executive Director of Freedom Aid Ghana, Bright A. Adoboe, said the organisation remains committed to supporting underserved and vulnerable populations through sustainable health interventions and community development initiatives.
According to him, since its establishment in 2009, the organisation has implemented 18 health-focused projects across Ghana, benefiting an estimated 500,600 people.
“Among these 18 projects, three have been generously funded by the Australian government, and we deeply appreciate our long-standing partnership with the Australian High Commission, which began in 2019,” he said.
Mr. Adoboe described the commissioning of the surgical theatre as a historic milestone for the Madina Polyclinic, which was established in 1974 as a maternal health centre and has served the community for more than five decades.
“For 52 years, the facility has been a place of hope for mothers and children and a pillar of public health in this municipality. However, one critical service remained beyond its reach—surgical healthcare. Today, that story changes,” he noted.
He explained that the new theatre would significantly improve access to surgical care for residents who previously had to travel long distances to receive treatment.
The project also addresses a major gap in the municipality’s healthcare system, as the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipality previously lacked a public health facility equipped with a surgical theatre.
Mr. Adoboe noted that the new facility would reduce pressure on nearby hospitals while ensuring timely interventions that could save lives and ease financial burdens on families seeking treatment outside the municipality.
He disclosed that the Australian government contributed close to GH¢500,000 towards the project, describing the partnership as a demonstration of international cooperation driven by compassion and sustainable development.
The Executive Director also acknowledged the contributions of several stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, the immediate past Acting Medical Superintendent of the facility, Emmanuel Addo-Asante, and the Principal Administrator, Sandra Adjeti, for their support in making the project a reality.
Support for the initiative also came from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose contribution Mr. Adoboe said played a key role in the successful completion of the facility.
As part of efforts to promote holistic healthcare, he announced the establishment of a Daliha Food Products Centre at the polyclinic to provide patients with nutrient-rich food products made from turkey berries—locally known as Kwahu nsusua—to support haemoglobin levels and combat anaemia.
He revealed that Daliha Foods played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting maternal health across several health facilities, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Greater Accra Regional Hospital, helping to save the lives of more than 400 pregnant women.
The initiative later received recognition from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa in Kenya for its contribution to public health.
Mr. Adoboe expressed optimism that the new surgical theatre would operate with the highest standards of safety and care while serving generations to come.
He urged stakeholders and members of the community to support the facility and ensure its sustainability, describing the project as a turning point in healthcare delivery in Madina.
“Together, we have built more than a theatre. We are strengthening a health system and restoring hope,” he said.
