December, 1, 2024 marked a major milestone in the journey of Daughters of the Most Holy Trinity (FST Sisters) to deliver quality healthcare to the people Yabi in Obuasi Diocese and all neighboring communities.
The FST Sisters officially opened the doors of Archbishop Sarpong Catholic Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art medical facility, a beacon of hope dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and health services to all people.
The Medical Centre was named after Archbishop Sarpong in honour of his 90th birthday. The opening ceremony started with a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Rev. Msgr. Matthew Tuffour, a Priest in resident at the Holy Cross Parish, Nzema in the Catholic Diocese of Obuasi.
After the Eucharist celebration, Msgr. Tuffour expressed his joy, appreciation and commended the FST Sisters for such a great development to the people of Yabi.
He encouraged the workers to put up good behavior, and to make the presence of Christ-the-Healer being felt at the health center. “Extreme patience and punctuality should be the hallmark of the staff,” he added.
He admonished the parishioners and all the people of the adjoining communities to take full advantage of the Medical Centre.
A talk on diet was delivered by Doris Boakye, a dietician and a worker at the Archbishop Sarpong Catholic Medical Centre. She advised Ghanaians to be cautious and concerned about what they consumed. She stressed on the importance of the consumption of fruits and vegetables, not count the cost but the health benefits.
Sr. Dr. Marian Smyth Boadi, FST, (PharmD), also educated the gathering on the effects and dangers of self-medication. “Quickly, visit the hospital for proper diagnosis and prescription,” she cautioned.
As part of the activities for the opening of the Medical Centre, a free health screening was organised from December 1 to 6, 2024.
By Sr. Patricia Akoto, FST (Sister Communicator)//Newswatchgh.com
