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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