Some preterm mothers have shared heartfelt stories of exceptional care they received from the Pediatric Department of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital which saved the lives of their miracle babies today.

At a seminar to mark World Prematurity day in the hospital, Parents of one such preterm babies, Mr. Bismark Tawiah and Madam Josephine Ekua Obosu donated items to show appreciation for the care demonstrated to them.

Baby Ama Kakra Tawiah spent 5 months in the care of the hospital after she was delivered preterm. Today she is five years old and doing well.

Every year an estimated 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely. The World Health Organization highlights the strengthening of maternal health services for the prevention of preterm births and early detection of problems, investment in special care for small and sick newborns including neonatal units, specially trained staff, dedicated space and lifesaving equipment.

The Department of Pediatrics chose “equitable care for every baby” as the theme for the celebration. In a presentation on multidisciplinary care for preterm babies, the Head of the Pediatrics Department, Dr Yaa Appiah Nkansah lauded efforts by various units of the hospital and encouraged more to be done to save the lives of preterm babies.

Medical Director of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Dr Habib Ahmed expressed appreciation to the Pediatric Department for the initiative to raise awareness on preterm and encouraged them to do more to spread the message on the condition.

A demonstration was made on Kangaroo mother care.

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An NDC serial caller, Yaw Kissi, who spewed an allegation on Connect FM that 12 mothers died in labor at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital on one day has been made to retract and apologize that his allegation is unfounded and totally false. The serial caller even stated in his allegation on radio that he is an acquaintance of one of the said 12 women who died.

This false allegation has cast a slur on the services of the hospital, caused fear among prospective clients and deeply demoralized hardworking staff of the hospital.
Following the allegation, the hospital authorities reported the incident at the Sekondi District Police command who invited the serial caller to provide evidence of his allegation. Yaw Kissi however admitted that he had no basis and what he said was totally untrue.
The Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital has suffered a lot of damage over the years from the activities of such individuals who use the media to peddle falsehood about the hospital. Despite efforts by management of the facility to encourage complainants to use the hospital complaints system to address their concerns, many still object to this opportunity mostly because their claims are totally false.