Guests and hosts pose for a photograph at the end of the programme
The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia (GWAG) last Monday commissioned its maternity ward sustainability and enhancement project at the Elmina Polyclinic. The activity marked ten years of the association’s continued investment in maternal healthcare in the Central Region.
The ceremony brought together hospital superintendents, midwives, staff, members of the media, representatives from Rotary Cape Coast, and partners from GTP, whose fabric donation supported the production of new bed linens, curtains, and privacy screens throughout the ward.
The enhancement project, valued at approximately $10,000, strengthens GWAG’s landmark 2016 intervention, when the association furnished the then‑unfurnished maternity ward with more than $250,000 worth of medical equipment, beds, incubators, delivery furniture, and essential supplies. That investment expanded the ward’s capacity at a time when it operated with only two delivery beds and four ageing postnatal beds.
The newly completed phase focused on improving patient dignity, comfort, safety, and the working environment for healthcare professionals.
Upgrades included new privacy screens, curtains, mosquito netting, replacement of damaged louvre blades, reupholstered waiting‑area benches, touch‑up painting, fresh bed linens, and additional medical equipment and essential items.
GWAG President‑Elect, Mrs. Sally Amon‑Kotey, said the project reflects the association’s belief in long‑term partnership and accountability, stressing, “True impact requires returning, reassessing, and responding to evolving needs. Our work in Elmina shows that ward adoption is not a one‑time event but a sustained commitment to improving outcomes for mothers and babies.”
Ward Adoption Project Lead, Agnes Hayfron‑Benjamin, noted that the Elmina initiative serves as a pilot for future GWAG healthcare projects. “This effort allowed us to evaluate real‑world needs and implement practical, sustainable improvements. The lessons learned here will guide a structured framework for future ward adoption initiatives across Ghana.”
Hospital officials estimate that the maternity ward serves thousands of mothers and newborns annually. With the completion of this enhancement project, families and healthcare workers will benefit from an improved environment designed to support safe, dignified, and high‑quality maternal care.