On a bright morning in Talensi, a convoy of vehicles wound its way through the district, carrying a precious cargo destined to change lives. At the heart of this mission was Hon. Daniel Dung Mahama, the Member of Parliament for the Talensi Constituency, whose commitment to his people’s health was about to make a visible impact.
At the Talensi District Hospital, a sense of anticipation filled the air as staff and community members gathered to welcome the MP and his entourage. Hon. Mahama was not alone; by his side were the District Chief Executive, Hon. John Millim Nabwomya, the District Health Director, party executives, and other stakeholders.
Together, they brought gifts: a donation of medical equipment and consumables valued at over GHS 300,000.
The assortment was impressive: an oxygen concentrator, wheelchairs, electric beds, regular beds, mattresses, oxygen cylinders, sterile gloves, absorbent wooden towels, delivery beds, iodine solution, hand cleaner gel, umbilical vessel catheter trays, thermometer probe covers, and assorted medical consumables. Each item was carefully chosen, but none more significant than the oxygen concentrator, a device close to the MP’s heart.
As Hon. Mahama addressed the gathering, his voice carried both gratitude and resolve. He spoke movingly of his late mother, who, during her illness in Accra, depended on oxygen therapy to sustain her life. That personal experience, he explained, inspired him to ensure that no one in Talensi would have to leave their district in search of such a vital resource. The donated, electrically rechargeable concentrator would now be available to serve all, even without gas refills.
The MP urged the hospital and health centers to make the best use of the donation, emphasizing that the proper use of these items would justify his continued support. The DCE and District Health Director expressed their heartfelt thanks, describing the donation as critical to overcoming the challenges the healthcare system faces, not just for Talensi, but for the wider region.
The day’s story didn’t end at the hospital. Next, Hon. Mahama, the DCE, the District Education Director, Madam Christiana Ayinzoya, and NDC constituency executives visited the Talensi District Fire Service Station. Here, the MP responded to another call for help, donating 16 mattresses and a 55-inch plasma television to support the firefighters’ daily work. He acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by the service and pledged to continue advocating for solutions with the central government and other partners.
Hon. Mahama’s day was filled with action and engagement. Beyond these donations, he carried out his parliamentary duties, always with an eye on the well-being of Talensi’s residents. Reports on these other engagements, he assured, would follow soon.
As the sun set, the Talensi MP’s efforts stood as a testament to what determined leadership and community support can achieve. The district ended the day not just with new equipment and supplies, but with renewed hope for a healthier, better-supported future, thanks to a leader who understands and acts upon the needs of his people.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
