Gizella Agbotui-Tetteh (M) helping to cut the tape for the project
Qatar Charity, a leading international non-governmental organization, has commissioned a community development project under its Health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative in the Obrayeko Bawjise community in the Awutu Senya West District.
The initiative includes the construction of a furnished clinic, a shallow borehole, and a housing facility aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare for the local population.
The ceremony was attended by community members, traditional leaders, and government population and led by the Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West and Deputy Minister of Works and Housing.
Also present were the District Health Director, Dr Gerald Felix; Talala Eghan; and representatives of Qatar Charity.
The newly inaugurated facilities comprised a 25-meter shallow borehole, a 150-square-meter fully furnished clinic equipped with an outpatient department (OPD), consultation rooms, a laboratory, and a delivery suite.
Additionally, a 50-square-meter housing unit was built to accommodate medical staff.
Speaking at the ceremony, Madam Tetteh-Agbotui expressed her deep appreciation to Qatar Charity for its substantial contribution to improving healthcare and living conditions in the community.
She emphasised the importance of community ownership and urged residents to take good care of the new infrastructure.
“The development of this clinic and related facilities is a major step forward in enhancing the quality of life for the people of Obrayeko Bawjise,” she noted.
“We encourage all residents to maintain and make effective use of these assets.”
Dr Gerald Felix, representing the District Health Directorate, assured community members and stakeholders that efforts would be made to operationalize the clinic swiftly to maximize its benefits.
He pledged the directorate’s commitment to providing the necessary personnel and resources to run the facility effectively.
Representatives of the Country Director of Qatar Charity, Hasan Ali Owda reiterated the organization’s dedication to rural development and social interventions.
He thanked community leaders for their collaboration and trust, stating that continued responsible use of the new facilities would encourage further support from the charity.
“We believe that if this facility is well utilized and maintained, it will serve as a model for future WASH projects in similar communities,” he stated.
Traditional leaders, including the Gyaasehene, Naa Adeimah II; Queen Mother Naakyei Gyanodei; Queen Mother Naakyei Adobah IV; and Zongo Chief Tijani Musah, were in attendance to bless and welcome the projects.
The queen mothers expressed their joy at the quality of the clinic, particularly the medical equipment.
“We expected a clinic, but what has been delivered exceeds our expectations. We are grateful,” they said.
Residents warmly welcomed the new clinic, borehole, and housing, expressing their gratitude to Qatar Charity during a tour of the facility.
Many highlighted their admiration for the well-equipped laboratory and delivery suite, calling the project a major turning point in the community’s development.
