THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST COMMISSED AN ULTRAMODERN HOSPITAL IN BOLGATANGA.

Residents of Bolgatanga, the capital of Ghana’s Upper East Region, and surrounding communities have heaved a sigh of relief following the inauguration of the ultra-modern Pentecost Hospital at Kumbagre, a suburb of Bolgatanga.

The 35-bed, AI-powered facility, an initiative of The Church of Pentecost, arrives at a critical time, as the region continues to grapple with limited access to quality healthcare. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, only 60% of births in the region were attended by skilled health personnel, and antenatal care coverage remains below national targets.

The new Pentecost Hospital is expected to ease the burden on existing health infrastructure and improve health outcomes, particularly in maternal and child health, in a region where healthcare access has long been a challenge.

The facility was commissioned and dedicated by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, assisted by traditional leaders, officials of the Ghana Health Servicew, government functionaries and top security offiicals in the region.

The ‘AI Hospital’ Advantage

Beyond its impressive physical infrastructure, the Pentecost Hospital stands out as an ‘AI hospital.’ This designation signifies its integration of artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing diagnostics, improving clinical decision-making, and streamlining patient management.

In a region facing workforce challenges, AI can augment the capabilities of healthcare providers, assist in early disease detection through medical imaging analysis, and potentially facilitate remote consultations, thus expanding reach to underserved communities. This aligns with Ghana’s national AI strategy, which seeks to leverage technology for improved public health delivery.

The 35-bed facility is equipped with advanced medical technologies and will offer a comprehensive range of services, including general outpatient and inpatient care, emergency services, maternity care, and various specialised clinics.Speaking at the event, the chairman of the church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, stated that currently the church of Pentecost operates an impressive network of 12 healthcare facilities, including four hospitals and eight clinics, catering to more than 234, 516 Outpatients annually.
With a committed staff of 1,199 these facilities deliver crucial healthcare services to our communities.
He again stated, that additional five health facilities including a specialist hospital in Accra are at various stages of completion and just on 20224 the church generously contributed GHC 10,729,795.98 towards healthcare support for its members at the various levels of the church.