ENRH MD celebrated as one of Ghana’s most distinguished citizens

The Medical Director of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital has been celebrated as one of Ghana’s most distinguished citizens at the 2024 National Honours and Awards ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo presented an Order of the Volta-Officer award to Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil for his significant contribution to the nation’s progress through his stellar work at the hospital.
Dr Tambil has served in many health facilities around the country and held various managerial and key leadership roles. He has a rich depth of experience particularly in the health sector, including being Medical Superintendent of Kade and New Tafo Government hospitals and now the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. In terms of academic qualification, he holds a Master of Public Health Degree from School of Public Health, University of Ghana. He is a member of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and became President of the Medical Superintendents group of Ghana (MSG) for four years. Aside these, he has been a onetime vice president and a two-time president of the MSG of Ghana, which is the umbrella group of all Medical heads of District, Regional public hospitals, CHAG facilities and the Quasi-government hospitals.
At Effia Nkwanta, the hospital under the leadership of Dr Tambil has seen tremendous progress in both human resource development and improvement in the quality and range of services.
These include establishment of a dialysis Unit, an Intensive Care/ High Dependency Unit, creation of a maternity suite, Premium OPD, training and upgrading of staff, spearheading a seamless relocation of services to allow hospital redevelopment, community engagements among others.
In an Interaction with staff and management, Dr Tambil indicated that he owes the recognition done him to the teamwork and dedication he has enjoyed from staff over the years. He says but for the cooperation and support from management and staff, the milestones may not have been achieved. He encouraged all to keep up with the good work for the hospital to realize its vision of becoming a state of the art modern teaching hospital.
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The National Honors and Awards is a prestigious ceremony that recognizes individuals who have made distinguished and exceptional contributions to Ghana in various fields.
Established in 1960 by Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Awards aim to honor outstanding Ghanaians who have made significant impact in national development, celebrating creativity, innovation, excellence and hard work.
The categories of these awards include:
1. The Grand Order of the Star and Eagle of Ghana
2. Order of the Star of Ghana ( Companion, Officer, Member)
3. Order of the Volta Award
-Companion (18 carat gold)
– Officer (In silver)
-Member (In silver)
4. The medal of Gallantry
5. The Grand Medal
6. Presidential Honors of Distinguished Service
The Presidential Honors of Distinguished Service was introduced by Former President Akuffo Addo in 2023. This new category recognizes individuals and institutions that demonstrated exceptional resilience and service during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hospital to provide free medical reports to disadvantaged minors

The medical Director of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil has given assurance that less privileged minors who have been unduly taken advantage of will receive free medical report when they come to the Hospital.

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Dr Tambil gave the assurance in response to a plea from the Western Regional Director of the Social Welfare Department that some minors who are reported to have suffered one form of abuse or the other find it difficult to obtain medical reports to back their case in bringing perpetrators to book.

Speaking at a Gender Based Violence seminar held at the ENRH conference center on November 27 2024, the regional Social Welfare director Mr. Jonathan Gyan Gyau hinted that young girls living in poverty are more likely to experience violence and other forms of abuse. He observed that in some instances, cases of abuse reported at his office had which will be used as evidence to prosecute perpetrators and bring them to justice.

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In his response, Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil said ENRH will take a bold step to assist minors who have suffered forms of abuse by providing free medical reports when they call at the hospital. He said management of the facility consider this move as a social responsibility gesture and an investment to help prevent gender based violence.

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The seminar was organized as part of activities to mark ‘stop Gender violence day’ in the year 2024. It brought together stakeholders such as the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the Legal Aid Board, the Department of Social Welfare, religious groups and the Department of Gender.

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The Western Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Maribel Akuorkor Okine noted that some effects of violence include physical violence, sexual violence, emotional or psychological violence and economic violence. She urged all stakeholders to commit to reducing the incidence of gender based violence in society.

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The 2024 activities to raise awareness on Gender Based Violence were organized by consultant Obstetrician Gynecologist, Dr Sarah Baffoe.

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21 Members of Staff Honored at ENRH Carol Service

Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH) celebrated 21 outstanding members of staff during its annual Christmas Carol Service held at the hospital’s conference hall. These individuals were recognized for their exceptional dedication and performance throughout the year 2024.

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The awardees were drawn from all departments of the hospital, including Clinical Services, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Accounts, Specialized Clinics, Health Administration, Support Services among others and one special nominee selected by the Medical Director.

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The conference hall was filled to capacity as the hospital’s various units showcased their singing prowess with captivating renditions of Christmas carols. Performances were delivered by groups such as the Hospital Choir, Orderlies Choir, Security and Front Desk Staff Choir, all doctors and pharmacists Choir, Recovery and HDU (Main & Ground Floor Theatre) Staff Choir, Administration, Night Supervisors and In-Service Staff Choir and many more.

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The event also featured nine lessons, read by selected members of management and staff, creating a perfect blend of music and reflection.

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Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Ghana Prison Service Band provided instrumental support, elevating the quality of the musical performances.

The Medical Director, who chaired the ceremony, expressed his gratitude for the achievements of the hospital throughout the year. He commended the awardees for their hard work and dedication, highlighting their contributions to service and humanity. He encouraged all staff to continue striving for excellence in 2025 to further uplift the hospital’s image.

In a touching gesture of support, Justmoh Construction Limited donated essential items to aid the hospital’s efforts in combating cholera outbreak in the region.

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The ENRH Christmas Carol Service concluded on a high note, leaving staff and attendees motivated to achieve even greater milestones in the coming year.

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463 benefit from free screening at ENRH on World Diabetes Day

A total of 463 individuals have undergone free health screening at ENRH premises from Monday, November 11th – Thursday, November 14th, 2024. This is part of activities to mark this year’s World Diabetes Day.

The screening involved the checking of fasting or random blood sugar levels and the measurement of body mass index. The OPD, Ground floor of the Wards Block and the entrance of the Emergency were the three areas mainly used for this exercise. On the last day of screening which was Thursday, November 14th 2024, the screening was done at the ENRH conference center a Public Lecture was held on diabetes.

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Individuals who recorded elevated blood glucose levels were educated, assessed by brief clinical histories and subsequently referred for further evaluation and management.

World Diabetes Day is celebrated worldwide annually on November 14th. The day was created by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

This year’s theme “Empowering Global Health” emphasized the importance of enabling communities to take proactive steps in preventing, identifying and managing diabetes, ultimately improving health outcomes.        The Internal Medicine Department of ENRH organized a 4- days celebration (Monday, 11th November to Thursday, 14th November, 2024) to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2024.

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The public lecture held on the 14th was attended by 200 individuals, including healthcare professionals, patient relatives, and community members. Two lectures were delivered by two seasoned speakers. The first lecture was delivered by Dr. Simon O. Frimpong (Family Physician Specialist and Medical Superintendent of the Kwesimintim Government Hospital) on the Topic: “A Simple Guide to Understanding Diabetes”, and the second lecture delivered by Ms. Mavis Gyasi (Principal Dietitian, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, ENRH) on the Topic: “Empowering Global Health Through Lifestyle Choices: A Key To Diabetes Prevention”.

A very interactive open forum ensued after the lectures, where concerns and questions from the members of the public were duly addressed by the speakers and Internal medicine specialists.

Notable dignitaries present for the public lecture included the Medical Director, Dr. Joseph K. Tambil, other members of hospital management, the hospital Chaplain and representatives from support institutions.

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JING TAO SUPPORTS INITIATIVE TO RENOVATE ENRH WASHROOMS

Takoradi-based company, Jing Tao Sanitary Ware, has generously donated 15 sets of water closets and hand wash basins to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. This donation comes in response to a request from the hospital’s Quality Improvement (QI) team, aimed at enhancing washroom facilities.

As part of the government’s redevelopment project at ENRH, approximately 40 percent of the hospital’s infrastructure, including staff and client washrooms, were demolished. Services were subsequently relocated to other available spaces to maintain continuous operations.

In collaboration with Amandi Investments Limited, hospital management and staff successfully facilitated the relocation, ensuring that services remained uninterrupted. However, the increased traffic from both clients and staff underscored the need for upgraded and additional washroom facilities. In response, the hospital’s management and QI team initiated a project to renovate existing washrooms and construct new ones.

Jing Tao Sanitary Ware was the first company to respond positively to this initiative. During a recent presentation ceremony, Mr. Luo Yun, Managing Director of Jing Tao Sanitary Ware, praised the hospital’s efforts to enhance patient comfort and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting similar initiatives. He also expressed hope for a continued fruitful partnership between the Jing Tao and ENRH.

Members present at the ceremony included the Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil, accompanied by some members of the hospital’s management team.

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Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil expressed his gratitude on behalf of the hospital, thanking Jing Tao for their generosity. He assured that the donated items would be used exclusively for their intended purpose.

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HEALTH MINISTER PROMISES NEW X RAY MACHINE FOR ENRH

The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Oko Boye, has pledged to provide a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH) by the end of October 2024. The minister announced this during a staff durbar held in the hospital’s conference room.

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Dr. Oko Boye was on a working visit to the Western Region to assess the needs of various healthcare facilities. The minister climaxed his tour with a visit to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital to review the progress of a new block under construction as part of the remodeling of the hospital. Dr Oko Boye and his entourage together with members of hospital management and some staff were conducted round the new block by representatives of Amandi Investments Limited. The Minister, accompanied by the Western Regional Minister Hon, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah and the Member of Parliament for Sekondi Hon, Andrew Egyapa Mercer was shown some proposed service areas in the project, including the proposed Accident and Emergency Unit, the Outpatient Department, and many more.

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Following the tour of the project, a special staff durbar was organized for Dr. Oko Boye to engage with the hospital staff and listen to their concerns. Among key issues raised by staff was the abandonment of patients often at the Accident and Emergency Unit, without relatives to support their care. The Minister indicated that there are ongoing discussions for the NHIS to fully cover the bills of patients who are genuinely unable to pay. Other concerns raised by staff bothered on conditions of service for healthcare staff. Dr. Oko Boye assured the staff that their concerns have been duly noted and promised to follow up on them.

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Another critical issue highlighted was the urgent need for new radiology equipment, such as a CT scan and an X-ray machine. The Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil made a passionate appeal for these machines to help reduce the plight of clients who sometimes have to be referred elsewhere for the service.  The Minister promised that the hospital would receive a new digital X-ray machine by October 2024 and gave an assurance to follow up on the request for a CT scan.

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In conclusion, the Medical Director of the Hospital, expressed his gratitude to the Minister for his visit and commitment to improving the health service in the region. He also thanked the hospital staff for their dedication, professionalism, and hard work despite challenges the hospital faces.

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ENRH installs CCTV cameras to enhance service delivery

The need for surveillance has become a critical component in achieving success in many of today’s business operations. As captured by the words of William Edwards Deming: “In God we trust, everyone else, we monitor”. This is the rationale behind hospital management’s decision to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras throughout the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. This strategic initiative is part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and improve service delivery for both staff and clients.

The CCTV cameras have been strategically placed in various vantage areas, including the Laboratories, Outpatient Department (OPD), Mortuary, and many other key locations. By providing both pictorial and audio evidence, these cameras will play a critical role in monitoring events remotely and help accurately address incidents reported by clients within the service delivery chain. This measure underscores the hospital’s commitment to prioritizing the interests of its clients and ensuring an enhanced customer care experience.

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Over the years, the hospital has received numerous complaints regarding the behavior of both staff and clients, some of which have adversely affected the hospital’s reputation. With the installation of the cameras, management of the facility believes a lot of such complaints will be duly addressed.

A dedicated control room has been established, where the CCTV footage will be monitored around the clock by assigned staff. The captured images will be reviewed whenever incidents are reported, helping to ascertain facts and provide evidence for further action.

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In addition to its role in monitoring incidents, the CCTV system is also expected to encourage positive behaviors among both staff and clients. By keeping all individuals accountable, the cameras will help maintain a high standard of conduct and enable the prompt reporting of any suspicious occurrences or incidents for further investigation.

By this initiative management wishes to emphasize that disciplinary actions will be taken against any staff members found in breach of the hospital’s rules and regulations.

This initiative is a testament to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital’s dedication to ensuring a safe, secure, and professional environment for all.

This significant development marks a new chapter in the hospital’s efforts to foster a culture of accountability and excellence in service delivery.

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