In a follow-up to an earlier donation made on March 12, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Damongo has once again extended its support to St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in Damongo. On May 16, 2025, the Diocese presented a substantial consignment of medical equipment valued at over GHS 500,000 to the facility. This donation marks the second tranche of aid from the Circle Association for International Development, an NGO based in Bolzano, Northern Italy.
The brief yet meaningful presentation ceremony took place on the hospital premises, attended by key staff members and representatives from the Diocese.
Dr. Nelson Agboadoh, Medical Director of St. Anne’s Hospital, expressed deep appreciation to the Diocese and its partners for their continued commitment to strengthening healthcare services. Reflecting on the first tranche—also worth nearly GHS 500,000—received earlier this year, Dr. Agboadoh noted the tangible improvements the equipment had brought to the hospital’s operations.
“We are thrilled to receive this second batch of equipment,” he said. “It not only enhances our capacity but also underscores the Church’s steadfast commitment to healthcare delivery. This is a shining example of a successful partnership.”
Speaking on behalf of the Bishop of Damongo, Very Rev. Fr. Sylvester Kuubetersuur, Development Coordinator of the Diocese, provided background on the initiative. He explained that the full project proposal submitted to the Italian NGO was valued at GHS 1,039,415, with funding structured in phases.
“What we are witnessing today is a continuation of what began several months ago. With this second tranche, the total value of equipment received so far exceeds one million Ghana cedis,” Fr. Kuubetersuur said.
He urged hospital management to ensure the equipment is used effectively to serve all patients, especially the vulnerable. He also emphasized the Church’s broader mission to support its health facilities throughout the Diocese, particularly in underserved communities such as Kalba, Kusawgu, and Kulmasa.
“Our concern extends beyond St. Anne’s,” he stated. “The Diocese is committed to complementing government efforts, especially in remote areas. While some may question why a Church-run institution seeks government support, we believe healthcare is a shared responsibility.”
“The Church often reaches areas where government resources don’t,” he continued. “Communities like Kalba and Kulmasa are home to God’s children too, and we are doing our part to serve them.”
Fr. Kuubetersuur also highlighted the spirit of collaboration among Catholic health institutions, citing recent examples like St. Anne’s donation of a generator to the Martyrs of Uganda Health Centre in Bole—a contribution that significantly enhanced service delivery there.
He then performed a symbolic handover of the equipment to Dr. Agboadoh, on behalf of the Bishop, expressing gratitude to all stakeholders and calling for continued collaboration.
“This may be a small gesture, but it is a meaningful one in our collective mission to serve God’s people. Let us keep working together to improve health outcomes across the Diocese,” he concluded.
The ceremony marks another milestone in the Diocese’s ongoing healthcare development efforts and reaffirms its dedication to delivering quality healthcare—even in the most remote corners of the Savannah Region.
