Lions Club International has commissioned an ultra-modern facility at Suntreso Government Hospital to support patients with diabetes and promote quality healthcare. The project took six months to complete and includes a newly constructed building dedicated to treating diabetes patients.
Previously, diabetes and hypertension patients received their treatment under canopies and in the hospital’s car park—an arrangement that was not suitable for their health and posed serious challenges, especially in bad weather.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Mawerehene, healthcare workers, and the Suntreso branch of Lions Club International, as well as hospital staff.
Speaking at the event, District Governor Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan and the President of Lions Club International highlighted details of the facility.
“The OPD is located on the ground floor, and the emergency ward is on the top floor. The emergency ward contains 10 beds. The OPD will be used for patient consultations and treatment. We have brought in a lot of equipment, including patient monitors and ultra-modern devices to support effective treatment,” Dr. Asamoah-Hassan said.
She added that previously, patients suffered as they received treatment under canopies and in the car park—especially during rain or intense sun which is why they felt it was important to provide a lasting solution.
“If diabetes is not well managed, it can lead to hypertension. We spent about 1.3 million Ghana cedis to construct this facility, and around 60,000 US dollars on equipment. Our priority now is for the hospital to take very good care of the machines because they are expensive,” she added.
The Medical Superintendent of Suntreso Government Hospital, Dr. Thomas Agyarko-Poku, expressed his gratitude to Lions Club International for providing two key pieces of equipment essential for patient care.
“Our focus is on diabetes. With lifestyle changes, we are seeing a rise in non-communicable diseases, one of the most common being diabetes. Each day, we receive about 200 diabetic patients at our clinic. Every patient is scheduled for follow-ups every three to four months,” he stated.
Dr. Agyarko-Poku said the new building provides not only space for treatment but also for education, which is very important in managing chronic conditions.
Report by Esther Amankwah
