Mothers and Babies

Upgrading Healthcare at Mampong Government Hospital

Just three kilometres from our home village of Gyetiase, Mampong Government Hospital plays a vital role in local healthcare within the region. Yet over the years, its buildings and equipment had become severely run down.
Several years ago, we set up a ‘Develop A Ward’ project and have since upgraded several wards.

Mothers and Babies’ Unit

In 2022, we converted a disused cafe in the maternity wing into a Mothers & Babies’ Unit.  We furnished it with beds and equipment including incubators and radiant baby warmers, essential for the care of premature and vulnerable newborns.

In the first year of operation, the unit treated 592 babies. 99% survived compared with an average survival rate of 80% across other units in the District.

This life-saving upgrade is making a huge difference for mothers and babies throughout the region.

Supporting Local Staff

Mampong Hospital remains very short staffed, and Ashanti Development sends volunteer medical staff to work there for a few months at a time.  They live in our volunteers’ accommodation in Gyetiase, and keep in close communication with our medical trustees, who mentor them during their stay.

The volunteers tell us they find the shortage of equipment and doctors frustrating and note that the experience challenges them to go outside their comfort zone.  Despite this, they say they encourage others to apply as they can made a real difference.