The Chief of Mampong Hemang, Nana Apau Wiafe Ababio Sawoansah, has allocated land for the construction of a new mental health facility in his community.

The move, according to him, is his contribution to enhancing mental healthcare services in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region.

The allocated land will be utilised by Motherhood of Africa, a reputable non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting maternal and child health, to establish a state-of-the-art mental health facility in Hemang.

This facility is expected to provide comprehensive mental health services, including counseling, therapy, psychiatric care, and rehab to individuals in the region.

Nana Sawoansah's decision to release land for this noble cause underscores his commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility and addressing the mental health challenges faced by the community.

The collaboration between the local leadership and humanitarian organisations like Motherhood of Africa exemplifies the collective effort required to improve mental healthcare infrastructure and support individuals struggling with mental health issues.

The forthcoming mental health facility in Hemang is poised to make a significant difference in the lives of many, offering hope and support to those in need of mental health services.

This progressive initiative sets a commendable precedent for prioritising mental healthcare and underscores the importance of community collaboration in addressing mental health challenges.

However, the chief entrusted Motherhood of Africa to early as possible to construct the facility for the people of Hemang and the Ashanti Region at large to reduce the rate of drug-addicted people in the society.

Meanwhile, the founder of the Motherhood of Africa Foundation,  Oheneyere Ewurasi Antwi Bosiako,  commended the chief for allocating land for the project.

She indicated the facility would service the whole region and that would also automatically reduce the rate of mentally challenged people from the streets.

Oheneyere further called on the residents of the community to collaborate with them to fight against mental illness associated with drugs,  physical abuse,  emotional abuse, and others.