The Hunger Project–Ghana (THP-Ghana), with support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has handed over eleven (11) motorcycles to the Ghana Health Service to support health workers in reaching remote communities and improving access to essential maternal and child healthcare services.

The motorcycles will support health workers across several districts and municipalities in the Eastern Region, including the Kwahu East District, Asuogyaman District, Abuakwa South Municipal, Suhum Municipal, Kwaebibirem Municipal, Ayensuano District, Kpando Municipal, and Asante Akyem Municipal.

The handover forms part of the Holistic Opportunities for Positive Engagement in Maternal and Child Health (HOPE-MCH) Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening maternal and child healthcare systems in underserved communities across Ghana.

Access to healthcare remains a challenge in many rural areas, where long distances and poor road networks often make it difficult for health workers to reach communities on time. The motorcycles will enable health personnel to conduct outreach services, visit pregnant women and newborns in their homes, support immunization campaigns, and respond more quickly to emergencies.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Country Leader of The Hunger Project–Ghana, Agatha Quayson, reiterated the organization’s commitment to improving healthcare access for communities.

“At The Hunger Project–Ghana, we believe that safe motherhood is a fundamental right. We are proud to support the Ghana Health Service in strengthening healthcare delivery systems, particularly in hard-to-reach communities where timely access to care can make the difference between life and death. These motorcycles will empower health workers to respond to emergencies with the urgency they deserve.”

The motorcycle donation builds on ongoing efforts under the HOPE-MCH Project to strengthen healthcare delivery systems. Earlier this year, The Hunger Project–Ghana handed over US$165,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to the Ghana Health Service to support healthcare facilities in underserved areas.

In addition, The Hunger Project’s 45 Epicenters — community-led development hubs that serve clusters of rural communities — across the country have long supported community health delivery by hosting Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, helping ensure that healthcare workers at the last mile can deliver critical services to the communities that need them most.

The Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Damien Punguyire, welcomed the support, noting that improved mobility for health workers will significantly enhance outreach services and supervision within CHPS zones, ultimately improving maternal and child health outcomes.

The Hunger Project-Ghana remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery to ensure that mothers and children receive the care they need to survive and thrive.