Residents of Kumdi in the Kpandai District are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare after the commissioning of a new 24-hour medical facility designed to serve the community and surrounding areas.
The Titus Medical Centre, established by a native of the area, Steve-Lee Demuyakor, was officially commissioned on Wednesday as part of efforts to reduce long travel distances previously endured by residents seeking medical attention.
The facility is expected to significantly improve healthcare delivery for Kumdi and nearby farming communities, many of which have long struggled with poor road networks and limited access to health services.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Demuyakor said the project was driven by first-hand observations of the difficulties faced by women, children, and expectant mothers in accessing timely medical care.
He explained that delays in reaching health facilities had, over the years, exposed many residents to preventable complications and emergencies.
“As a son of the area, I saw the need to establish a well-equipped health facility that will better serve the needs of our people, especially women and children,” he said.
Mr. Demuyakor added that the centre was also intended to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, particularly for rural farming households that often face financial constraints.
As part of its services, the facility will operate round-the-clock and provide general outpatient care, inpatient services, emergency treatment, antenatal and postnatal care, delivery services, laboratory services, pharmacy support, family planning, and child welfare clinics.
He further announced the introduction of free health screening for residents aged 50 years and above, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks. The facility will also provide emergency services such as anti-snake venom treatment and blood transfusions for critical cases.
Mr. Demuyakor revealed that the initiative was partly inspired by a personal tragedy, citing the death of his late brother, who died following delays in receiving medical attention due to lack of blood and poor road access.
To mark the commissioning, the facility organised a free medical outreach, offering consultations and medication to about 500 women in the community.
Kpandai District Chief Executive, Haruna Abdul-Karim, praised the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that would complement government efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the district.
He encouraged other private individuals and development partners to invest in the area’s health infrastructure and urged residents to make full use of the facility while supporting its sustainability through patronage.
