CRS hands over 29 renovated health facilities to GHS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), with funding support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), has officially handed over 29 newly renovated health facilities to the Ghana Health Service.

The handover ceremony was held at the Nangodi Health Centre in the Upper East Region and marks the transfer of upgraded facilities across 10 districts in the Northern, Savannah, Northeast and Upper East Regions.

The renovations form part of the Holistic Opportunities for Positive Engagement in Maternal and Child Health (HOPE-MCH) project, which aims to improve access to inclusive, quality maternal, newborn and child health services in northern Ghana.

Dr. Francis Gumah, Head of Programming at CRS Ghana, said the upgrades were designed to improve healthcare delivery, patient safety and accessibility.

“We have not only refurbished the health facilities but also added pavilions and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, including disability-friendly walkways. Over 300 health workers have also been trained in emergency obstetric and newborn care, and in programmes such as ‘Helping Mothers Survive’ and ‘Helping Babies Breathe’,” he noted.

He added that the HOPE-MCH project is expected to benefit over 230,000 people across 100 health facilities in the four regions.

Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakari, Regional Director of Health Services for the Upper East Region, described the intervention as a major boost to Ghana’s goal of achieving universal health coverage.

“Providing quality healthcare at the doorstep of every Ghanaian is our vision. These 29 renovated facilities will significantly enhance service delivery in the beneficiary communities,” he said.

Traditional leader Naab Sakpare Kosoh Sebig, speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief of Nabdam, expressed gratitude to CRS, LDS and partners of the HOPE-MCH project. He pledged the community’s support toward sustaining the gains made.

Through the HOPE-MCH project, CRS is addressing major barriers that limit access to life-saving care, particularly for women and children in hard-to-reach areas. The initiative aims to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths by making emergency healthcare more accessible and reliable.

About CRS
Founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) provides aid to the poor and vulnerable overseas, regardless of religion or nationality. In Ghana, CRS supports maternal and child health, peacebuilding, clean water access, agricultural productivity and financial inclusion at the community level.

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