A new health facility has been inaugurated at Kumdi in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region.
It was built by a native of the community, Steve-Lee Demuyakor.
Named Titus Medical Centre, it was inaugurated on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of activities marking Mother’s Day.
The new health centre is expected to help improve access to healthcare for residents of Kumdi and nearby communities who often travel long distances to seek medical care.
The Chief Executive Officer of Titus Medical Centre, Steve-Lee Demuyakor speaking at the inauguration said the initiative was inspired by the difficulties women, pregnant mothers, and children face in accessing healthcare services in the area.
According to him, the absence of nearby healthcare facilities and poor road network has over the years exposed residents, particularly expectant mothers, to serious health risks due to delays in accessing treatment.
“As a son of the area, I saw the need to establish a well-equipped health facility that will better serve the needs of our people, especially women and children,” he said.
Mr. Demuyakor explained that the facility was established to bring affordable, reliable, and quality healthcare services closer to the people, especially farming communities where poverty levels make access to healthcare difficult.
He said a free routine health check for persons aged 50 years and above, will be available at the facility.
Mr. Demuyakor said the project was partly motivated by the death of his late brother, who died after a road traffic accident.
“I lost my brother through an accident after he suffered severe trauma and excessive blood loss. The poor road network from Kumdi to Salaga delayed his transfer to the hospital, and although he could have survived, he sadly passed away,” he recounted.
He said the painful experience inspired him to establish the health facility to help prevent avoidable deaths in the community.
The Kpandai District Chief Executive, Haruna Abdul-Karim, commended the management of the facility for selecting Kumdi as the site for the project, describing the decision as strategic and beneficial to surrounding communities.
He said the facility would complement government efforts to improve access to quality primary healthcare and encouraged other development partners and private individuals to invest in the district.
Source:
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