The honourees were Ms Faustina Aku Ametefe of the Ahamansu Health Centre, and Ms Evelyn Damankah and Ms Bertha Afidemenyo, both of the Kadjebi Health Centre.

Each of the midwives was presented with a special belt in recognition of more than 25 years of meritorious service to the district.

In a symbolic gesture, Okyeame Agnes Afua Obour of Pampawie fastened the belts around the waists of the awardees and commended them for their selfless service.

She urged the midwives to continue inspiring younger health professionals through their dedication, resilience and commitment to duty.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Eric Nana Takyi, Kadjebi District Director of Health Services, commended the three midwives for their perseverance and long-standing contribution to healthcare delivery in the district.

He said the three began their careers as Community Health Nurses and, through hard work and dedication, rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief Midwifery Officers.

Quoting 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith,” Mr Takyi said the awardees had served faithfully under difficult conditions and deserved recognition for their contribution to healthcare.

He noted that their dedication, particularly in communities without electricity, potable water and accessible roads, had contributed significantly to improving healthcare delivery in the district.

Mr Takyi urged other health workers, particularly young professionals, to emulate the passion, resilience and commitment demonstrated by the awardees.

For more than 25 years, the three midwives reportedly walked over 10 kilometres daily to provide immunisation and maternal health services to hard-to-reach communities at a time when access roads were virtually non-existent.

Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Ms Faustina Ametefe expressed gratitude to the Directorate for the recognition, describing the honour as a great motivation to continue serving humanity.

She recounted the challenges they faced while providing midwifery services in rural communities, noting that the needs of pregnant women and mothers remained a major source of motivation despite the difficulties.

Ms Ametefe encouraged young health professionals to accept postings to communities where their services were most needed.

“Dedication to duty and service to humanity will always be rewarded. See difficult postings as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference,” she advised.

The awards ceremony formed part of the Directorate’s efforts to recognise and motivate health workers whose long-standing commitment and service had contributed to improved healthcare delivery and health outcomes in the Kadjebi District.