{"id":93967,"date":"2025-09-13T14:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T14:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93967"},"modified":"2025-09-13T14:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T14:18:06","slug":"ecobank-hands-over-gh%e2%82%b5500000-modern-health-centre-to-dawhenya-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93967","title":{"rendered":"Ecobank hands over GH\u20b5500,000 modern health centre to Dawhenya North"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 41 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Residents of Dawhenya North in the Greater Accra Region have received a major boost to healthcare delivery with the commissioning of a modern Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Centre, reconstructed and equipped under Ecobank Ghana\u2019s Employee Volunteerism Project.<\/p>\n<p>Valued at approximately GH\u20b5500,000, the project was delivered as part of the bank\u2019s third edition of its flagship \u2018Mega Project\u2019, which focuses on improving maternal and child health.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Video-2025-09-13-at-14.08.56_9132e3ab.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking at the commissioning, Ecobank\u2019s Executive Director and Regional Head of Consumer Banking, Tara Squire, described the initiative as a testament to the bank\u2019s commitment to community development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are planting the seeds of a healthier future for mothers and children in Dawhenya and its surrounding communities,\u201d Mr Squire said. <\/p>\n<p>He expressed gratitude to the management of the CHPS Centre for their cooperation, and to Asafoatse Gyebi II for releasing an additional parcel of land to expand the facility. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Video-2025-09-13-at-14.08.52_991f9e3f.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>He noted that the centre, which once operated from a converted kenkey house in 2002, now has the capacity to serve more patients with upgraded infrastructure and essential equipment.<\/p>\n<p>The event also highlighted Ecobank\u2019s efforts to promote financial inclusion. Alongside the commissioning, the bank launched a week-long campaign encouraging community members particularly mothers attending antenatal and postnatal care to open savings accounts for their families\u2019 future security.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Squire explained that the initiative is unique because it mobilises the personal contributions of over 1,500 Ecobank staff nationwide, which the bank then matches to maximise impact. \u201cThe enormous voluntary participation of staff in this initiative is a testament to our shared commitment to community development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Video-2025-09-13-at-14.08.56_2ba61b13.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Over the past three decades, Ecobank has supported underserved communities across Ghana through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. 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