The residents of Nanung, especially women in the farming community of Nakpayili, located in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region, can now breathe a sigh of relief.

This comes with the completion of a state-of-the-art maternity ward at the sole health facility in Nakpayili, dedicated to supporting expectant mothers throughout their pregnancies and labor.

Prior to the construction of the maternity ward, pregnant women in Nakpayili had to travel considerable distances to Wulensi and Bimbila to access essential pregnancy and delivery services.

Some resorted to traditional herbal health products, posing challenges for expectant mothers in the area.

The newly constructed maternity block at the Nakpayili CHPS compound aims to deliver quality maternity care to approximately thirty communities within the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region.

Women from these communities will now have convenient access to high-quality healthcare during pregnancy and labor.

With the facility in place, expectant mothers from the beneficiary communities can move to the facility once labor begins, ensuring that childbirth is assisted by skilled birth attendants.

The primary goal is to enhance accessibility to skilled care, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality for both mothers and neonates in case of complications.

The decision to establish the facility was informed by studies conducted by the Abuya Foundation, which reported favorable outcomes for women and newborns. The facility was officially commissioned on December 8, 2023.

During the commissioning ceremony, Alhaji Aminu Iddrisu, the CEO of the Abuya Group, expressed his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by communities in Nanung, particularly Nakpayili.

Jennifer Akutto, the midwife at the facility, emphasized the significant impact the maternity ward would have on the beneficiary communities, citing the advanced equipment accompanying the facility.

Evans Kipoo, in charge of the health facility (CHPS) compound, expressed his joy at the commissioning of the modern facility and highlighted its positive role in transforming the health sector in the community.

Among the dignitaries present, National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketsia, commended Alhaji Aminu Iddrisu for utilizing the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of his companies, particularly the Abuya Foundation, to make a positive impact on communities through essential projects.

Addressing the issue of maternal mortality, Nketsia acknowledged the high risks faced by women during pregnancy and childbirth in various parts of Ghana and globally.

He stressed the importance of early identification and treatment of complications, underscoring the role of well-equipped facilities in preventing maternal and perinatal deaths.

The commissioning of the Nakpayili maternity ward marks a significant step toward improving maternal healthcare in the region, reflecting the collaborative efforts of the Abuya Foundation, community stakeholders, and healthcare professionals.