The Lambussie District has received a major boost following an unprecedented awards ceremony and a massive donation of medical equipment by the MP for the area, Prof. Titus K. Beyuo.
The event, held on Monday, January 5, 2026, transformed the district capital into a hub of celebration as frontline workers, traditional rulers, and policymakers gathered to honour the silent heroes of the medical fraternity.
For many, the ceremony was more than just an awards night—it was a long-overdue validation of the sacrifices made by staff working in one of Ghana’s most logistically challenged districts.
The highlight of the evening saw Mr. Iddrisu Haliq crowned as the 2025 Most Outstanding Health Staff, walking away with a brand-new motorbike—a critical asset for navigating the district’s rugged terrain.
Runners-up Mr. Nelson N. Bizuku and Ms. Lucy Maapiel were rewarded with a refrigerator and a television set, respectively.
Prof. Beyuo, an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and current Board Chair of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, underscored that the initiative was designed to curb the “motivation deficit” that often leads to high staff turnover in rural areas.
“The awards were meant to encourage them to remain focused and motivated in their duties,” Prof. Beyuo remarked during the presentation. “I congratulate the awardees; this awards ceremony has come to stay.”
GH₵97,000 Equipment Injection
Beyond the accolades, the MP—who has been a vocal critic of the slow pace of the Agenda 111 district hospital project—backed his words with action, handing over medical supplies worth approximately GH₵97,000 to the District Health Directorate.
The logistics package included:
- 30 Blood Pressure Monitors: To aid in the early detection of hypertension, a growing concern in the region.
- 10 Fetal Dopplers: Essential for monitoring the heartbeats of unborn babies.
- 15 Baby Weighing Scales & 15 Bathroom Scales: Critical for nutrition surveillance and maternal care.
- 3 Examination Couches: To improve the comfort and dignity of patients during consultations.
Prof. Beyuo explained that this intervention is part of a “broader effort to improve health infrastructure and ensure better access to quality healthcare for residents.”
Lambussie currently faces significant gaps in specialised care, with the nearly 56,000 residents often relying on referrals to Nandom or Jirapa due to the lack of a full-fledged district hospital.
In a strategic proposal to the District Director of Health Service, Mr. Bin-Eranaa Jerdu Nuhu, Prof. Beyuo advocated for a decentralised expansion.
He called for a collective push to upgrade facilities in Samoa, Piina, and Karni into Polyclinics.
Accepting the items, Mr. Jerdu Nuhu lauded the MP for his consistency, recalling a previous donation of GH₵55,000 worth of supplies during a meningitis outbreak in early 2025.
“Prof. Beyuo has consistently worked to retool health facilities and motivate health workers in the district,” Mr. Nuhu stated, noting that such support is vital for maintaining the district’s record of zero maternal deaths achieved in several recent cycles.
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