13/10/2025
STANBIC BANK GHANA SUPPORTS WA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL TO RENOVATE MATERNITY WARD
The Medical Superintendent of Wa Municipal Hospital, Dr.Dr(med) Bukari Zakari(Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist; PhD, Health Economics) , together with the hospital management team, has successfully secured funding support from Stanbic Bank Ghana towards the renovation of the hospital’s maternity ward. The sponsorship, valued at six hundred and ninety thousand, one hundred and sixty Ghana cedis (GHS 690,160), is aimed at improving the infrastructure and overall quality of maternal healthcare services provided at the facility.
A brief ceremony was held to officially hand over the cheque, which was attended by officials from Stanbic Bank Ghana and Wa Municipal Hospital. Among those present were Madam Jackline Osei-Kusi (Head of Client Coverage), Mr. Eugene Ocansey (Head of Personal and Private Banker), the Branch Manager of Stanbic Bank, Wa, the Medical Superintendent, and other members of the hospital management team.
In her remarks, Madam Jackline Osei-Kusi, who presented the cheque on behalf of Stanbic Bank Ghana, noted that the bank had received several proposals for support. However, upon reviewing the one submitted by Wa Municipal Hospital, they were deeply moved and decided that this was a project worth supporting, particularly because of the hospital’s commitment to maternal and child health, which aligns with one of Stanbic Bank’s key corporate social responsibility pillars in the health sector.
She further stated that after assessing the state of the maternity block, the bank decided to take up the full renovation cost of GHS 690,160 to renovate the entire building. According to her, this will be the first phase of their support, and once completed, the bank will explore additional ways to further upgrade the maternity block to meet the desired standard. The renovation is expected to be completed within two months, after which the facility will be officially commissioned.
In his response, Dr. Bukari Zakari, the Medical Superintendent, expressed profound gratitude to Stanbic Bank Ghana for their generous support. He prayed for the continued growth and success of the bank so that such good works may continue. He emphasized that Wa Municipal Hospital is one of the oldest health facilities in the region, with aging infrastructure, yet it continues to record the highest number of deliveries in the Upper West Region.
Dr. Zakari further highlighted that the hospital recorded zero maternal deaths in the first half of 2025 and has maintained this record to date, a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the maternity team. He noted that this renovation project will further enhance the quality of maternal care and comfort for mothers, newborns, and staff alike. He added that the project will not only benefit residents of the Wa Municipality but also clients from neighboring districts and regions, as the facility serves as a major referral center for maternal and child health services.
