Damongo, Savannah Region- In a significant boost to healthcare delivery in the West Gonja Municipality, the Mission Doctors Association (MDA), in collaboration with St. Anne Catholic Hospital, Damongo, has commenced a free medical screening and surgical intervention programme aimed at providing essential healthcare services to residents at no cost.
The initiative is expected to benefit hundreds of residents, particularly individuals requiring surgical attention but who may face financial barriers to accessing such services.
The Mission Doctors Association (MDA) is a United States-based Catholic organisation established in 1959 by Monsignor Anthony Brouwers. Through this collaboration, the organisation has brought medical expertise and specialised surgical services to the people of West Gonja.
Leading the surgical team is Dr. Joan, a General Surgeon based in the United States of America, who is overseeing the surgical procedures. According to her, the team is undertaking approximately four to five surgeries daily, with the exercise expected to continue for about a month.
The team has set a target of operating on approximately 60 to 70 patients as the medical screening and surgical programme progresses.
Dr. Joan further disclosed that the exercise had proceeded smoothly without any major complications. She, however, mentioned a minor post-operative fever recorded by a five-year-old boy who underwent hernia surgery, noting that the child has since recovered.
Speaking on the significance of the intervention, Dr. Nelson, Medical Director of St. Anne Catholic Hospital, emphasised the importance of partnerships such as this in strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to affordable medical services.
He expressed appreciation to the Mission Doctors Association for its commitment and support, describing the intervention as a valuable contribution towards making quality healthcare more accessible to the people.
Similarly, Mr. Aiden, Diocesan Director of the Catholic Diocese, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the Mission Doctors Association for extending its generosity and medical expertise to the people of West Gonja.
In an interaction with Kasha FM, one of the beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude for the initiative, describing it as a tremendous relief to receive medical screening and surgical care without having to pay for the services.
The collaboration between MDA and St. Anne Catholic Hospital underscores the importance of international partnerships, institutional cooperation and humanitarian service in addressing healthcare needs at the community level.
As the exercise continues, residents are expected to benefit from the medical team's expertise, with the ultimate goal of improving lives and reducing the burden of accessing essential surgical care.
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