Residents of Kagyase, near Santasi in Kumasi, now have access to advanced medical care following the inauguration of the Next Care Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art private health facility aimed at delivering comprehensive healthcare services close to the community.
The centre offers a wide range of medical specialties including paediatrics, antenatal and postnatal care, gynaecology and obstetrics, management of hypertension and diabetes, emergency services, eye care, as well as pharmacy and laboratory support. Equipped with modern technology and staffed by skilled professionals, Next Care Medical Centre is positioned to provide tailored and high-quality care to meet the health needs of the local population.
Founder Dr. Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye emphasized the centre’s commitment to professional competence and compassionate service. She highlighted plans for regular health outreach programmes and free screening activities to extend healthcare beyond the facility’s walls and into the community.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Albert Acquah, founder of Garden City University College, stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing Ghana’s healthcare system. He noted that facilities like Next Care would help reduce patient overcrowding at public hospitals and shorten waiting times, ultimately improving the overall patient experience.
Echoing this sentiment, Nana Amponsah Kwa, Otumfuo Brempong elder, reaffirmed the Asantehene’s vision to transform the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital into a world-class institution. He called on private stakeholders to complement government efforts by investing in healthcare infrastructure, thereby strengthening service delivery and easing the burden on public facilities.
Nana Kwa also urged healthcare workers at Next Care to maintain professionalism and treat patients with the utmost respect, ensuring the facility becomes a trusted healthcare provider in the region.
The launch of Next Care Medical Centre marks a significant step forward in expanding equitable access to quality healthcare services in Kumasi’s growing communities.
