A sod-cutting ceremony has been performed for the construction of a maternity ward for the Akatsi District Hospital.

The project is being funded by the Adiknkra Foundation, a
Dutch non-governmental organisation, and the devotees for the
development of Akatsi Hospital.

The country representative of the foundation, Mr Felix-Ham Nugor, said GH¢ 8,000 had been raised to commence the project.

Performing the sod-cutting ceremony, the Akatsi District
Co-ordinator, Mr. David Kanyi, stressed the need for the people to rekindle their self help spirit and advised the chiefs and people to use festive occasions to mobilise funds to support the project.

The acting Director of Health Services, Ms Margaret Dzakpasu,
said the project is a positive step towards improving maternal and child health, in line with the attainment of the
Millineum Development Goals.

The Medical Superintentent of the Akatsi Hospital, Dr Moses
Tay Boni, said apart from the support from the foundation, the management of the hospital is appreciative of the tremendous assistance from the district assembly, and urged the people to do more to complement the efforts of the two organisations.