A new chapter in specialised healthcare delivery has begun in Ghana’s middle belt with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 80-bed Obaapanin Abena Henewaa (Tiakaa) Orthopaedic Centre at the Wenchi Methodist Hospital.
The landmark facility, dedicated on Friday, 17 April 2026, stands as a symbol of collaboration between faith, government, traditional leadership, and the diaspora, all united by a shared vision to expand access to quality healthcare.
The commissioning ceremony, held as part of the official visit of the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson K. Asamoah-Gyadu, drew clergy, medical professionals, traditional authorities, and residents from across the region.
“This initiative underscores the Church’s unwavering commitment to holistic development,” the Presiding Bishop said. “We believe quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a necessity, and we will continue to invest in infrastructure that transforms lives.”
The project was executed through a partnership between the Methodist Church Ghana and the German Government, with support from the Ghana Community Niederbayern, led by Wenchi native Nana Kwame Busia, in whose honour the facility is named after his late mother, Obaapanin Abena Henewaa (Tiakaa).
Valued at €630,000, the ultra-modern centre is purpose-built to serve not only the Bono Region but also Bono East, Ahafo, Ashanti, Western North, and the five northern regions, with the capacity to attract patients from neighbouring countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
In his welcome address, Chief Executive Officer of the Wenchi Methodist Hospital, Nana Alexander Kwaku Kyei, described the facility as a transformative addition to healthcare delivery in the region.
“For over a decade, our orthopaedic unit has struggled with overcrowding, limiting timely access to care,” he noted. “This new centre changes that narrative completely, positioning Wenchi as a hub for specialised orthopaedic services.”
The facility boasts modern inpatient wards segregated by gender and age, private wards, a training centre for nurses and specialist doctors, and resting spaces for caregivers. It is also equipped with patient lifting systems designed to enhance safety, ease mobility, and reduce the physical burden on healthcare workers.
Municipal Chief Executive for Wenchi, Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, hailed the project as a timely intervention that aligns with the government’s broader healthcare agenda.
“The commissioning of this centre fits perfectly into our national vision of expanding specialised healthcare services and reducing pressure on major referral hospitals,” she said.
“Under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, we are prioritising equitable access to healthcare across all regions.”
She further highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and improve affordability, noting that facilities like the new orthopaedic centre will ensure insured patients receive timely specialised care without unnecessary referrals.
Gyamfi also referenced the government’s newly launched primary healthcare policy, which guarantees every Ghanaian at least one free basic health screening annually at CHPS compounds, health centres, and polyclinics upon presentation of a valid national ID.
Guest of honour and Paramount Queenmother of the Wenchi Traditional Area, Nana Afoa Pokuaa Dankoto II, commended the Methodist Church Ghana for its enduring contributions to education and healthcare in the area.
“This is a legacy project that will serve generations,” she said, urging other religious organisations to emulate the Church’s development-oriented approach.
Orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital, Dr. Sibiri Ballu, expressed confidence that the new facility will significantly improve the management of fractures, trauma cases, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
“This centre gives us the tools and space to deliver timely and efficient care. It will drastically reduce delays and improve outcomes for patients,” he stated.
For his part, benefactor Nana Kwame Busia called on hospital management to adopt a strong maintenance culture to preserve the facility for future generations.
As the doors of the Obaapanin Abena Henewaa (Tiakaa) Orthopaedic Centre open, Wenchi is poised to become a critical hub for specialised medical care bringing healing, relief, and renewed hope closer to thousands across Ghana and beyond.
Reporting by Daniel Donkor-Bono Region
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