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Santase Kegyaase gets $1m healthcare facility
A $1 million healthcare facility—NextCare Medical Center was officially commissioned at Santase Kegyaase in Kumasi, drawing an esteemed gathering of traditional leaders, government representatives, and international guests on Wednesday.
Founded by Virginia-based Internal Medicine physician, Dr Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye and her husband, Senior Data Scientist Mr Albert Kusi-Appiah, the centre was designed to raise the bar for accessible, compassionate, and data-informed care in Ghana.
“Our mission is not just medical— it’s human,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye declared in her opening address. “We believe in restoring dignity through excellence and a healing touch.”
Established in 2023, NextCare Medical Center offers a robust suite of services including general outpatient care, maternity and postnatal support, and specialised clinics for pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The 35-bed facility is equipped with a modern operating theatre, diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray and ultrasound imaging, and IV rejuvenation services.
The founders aim to expand into nephrology, cardiology, neurology, ENT, and orthopedic care—a vision already in motion following a community health screening on July 19 that drew over 150 participants.
“Our patient-first philosophy and data-driven decisions are here to redefine healthcare, starting exactly where it’s needed most,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye affirmed.
She also announced that the facility was now fully operational and welcomes National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) cardholders.
Representing the Asantehene, Nana Amponsa-Kwaa IV, Chief of Atwima Kwanwoma, lauded the initiative as a vital contribution to national development and called on citizens to rally behind efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
Chairing the occasion, Nana Dr Kwaku Owusu-Kwarteng, Vice President and Acting President of Garden City University, emphasised the need for rigorous facility maintenance, noting that it remains a critical challenge for many institutions across the country.
From Kingsley E.Hope, Kumasi
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
