Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare, the Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Constituency, has rejuvenated her commitment to improving access to proper healthcare in her constituency with the commissioning and handing over of a two-storey Doctors’ Bungalow at the Enyiresi Government Hospital.
Addressing a team of pressmen shortly after the at the ceremony, Mrs. Osei-Asare described the project as a personal initiative fully funded by her office as part of the MP’s social responsibility to give back to the people of Atiwa East for the confidence and trust reposed in her over the years.
According to the MP, access to quality healthcare goes beyond medical equipment and medicines and must also include decent accommodation for health professionals, particularly doctors who often have to relocate to serve in rural and peri-urban communities.
“I strongly believe that one of the most effective ways to improve healthcare outcomes is by ensuring that our hardworking medical professionals are comfortable. When doctors are well accommodated, they are better positioned to serve our people with dedication and peace of mind,” she noted.
The newly constructed two-storey bungalow is expected to ease accommodation challenges at the hospital, improve staff retention, and ultimately enhance the quality of healthcare services available to residents of Enyiresi and its surrounding communities.
The handover ceremony was attended by several distinguished personalities, including the District Chief Executive (DCE), the Queen of Enyiresi , the Acting District Health Director, the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, hospital staff, and members of the local community.
The project adds to a growing list of interventions by Hon. Abena Osei-Asare aimed at improving living standards and promoting sustainable development within the Atiwa East Constituency.
Speakers at the event commended Osei-Asare for her foresight, leadership, and continuous investment in people-centred development.
In her concluding remarks, the MP assured constituents of her unwavering commitment to development, particularly in the areas of health, education, and critical infrastructure.
“I will continue to invest in projects that strengthen our health system and improve the overall well-being of our people,” she emphasized.
The two-storey building comprises of two rooms each, hall, kitchen and a bathroom. She has also pledged, based on the request of the Medical Superintendent, to assist in renovating the old residence..
