However,
the five groups (Elite, Nyaniba, King’s, Ripples Health Care and Palliative
Care, Ghana) were determined and committed to the cause of palliative care in
Ghana. With over seventy (70) care givers from the various groups we had
participa-ted in the World
Hospice/Palliative Day on 7th October, 2006. The theme adopted
by the group was “Improving the quality and access to care”.
The
community chosen for activities was Atua Government Hospital and community at
Krobo Odumasi. This was far away from the capital city of Ghana. Dr. Vinolia
Tonugble (President of PCG) had
joined the group to Atua. It must be mentioned that Mrs. Mavis Okang Afoakwa (Executive Director- Ripples Health Care) and
Mr. Alexander Danso Ohemeng
(Administrator- PCG) were key in the organization of the day’s celebration.
- What Next
The
work at Atua Krobo Odumasi was enormous, especially with limited logistics and
almost no funding. However the group needs to go back to that community for a
follow
up. Help is really needed.
Donors
of medical logistics, sponsors for media awareness programs and palliative care
training are just but a few of the help needed.
Note: There are many more people; waiting for the opportunity to be trained
in palliative care. Our hope is that such passion will not be allowed to die
for lack of funding.
Ref:
Dr. Stephen Ayisi
Addo
Executive
Secretary
Palliative Care,
Ghana
Tel: +233 21
221874, +233 24 4572776,
E-Mail: palliativegh@yahoo.com, ayisi71@yahoo.com