ATEBUBU-AMANTIN, 14 September 2026 — The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), has commissioned and handed over a newly constructed maternity ward and laboratory facility to the people of Nyomoase in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality.

The facility, delivered under the Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Project, is expected to strengthen maternal, neonatal and postnatal healthcare services in the community while improving access to essential laboratory diagnostic services.

The commissioning ceremony, held on September 14, 2026, brought together key stakeholders, traditional authorities, health professionals, local government officials and community members to celebrate the completion and handover of the important healthcare intervention.

The facility is expected to significantly improve access to quality maternal, neonatal and postnatal healthcare services for women and children in Nyomoase and surrounding communities.

The intervention forms part of the service delivery initiatives under the Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Project, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of local governments and promote inclusive and gender-responsive services.

Key Speakers Highlight Importance of the Facility

The ceremony featured remarks from key representatives of the Atebubu-Amantin Municipal Assembly, the Ghana Health Service, NALAG, FCM and the Nyomoase community.

Among the key speakers were Hon. Mas’ud Musah Ayarba Thomas, the Municipal Chief Executive for Atebubu-Amantin; Dr. Michael Opoku-Mireku, the Municipal Health Director; Mr. Emmanuel Abbey Musah, National Project Cordinator, PMI-WILL Project; and Mary Heather White, Project Director, PMI-WILL.

The speakers underscored the importance of collaborative partnerships in addressing critical development challenges and improving access to essential services at the community level.

They also highlighted the anticipated impact of the new maternity ward and laboratory on maternal and child healthcare delivery, particularly for women and families in Nyomoase and neighbouring communities.

Traditional and religious leaders, including the Chief of Nyomoase and representatives of the Muslim community, also participated in the ceremony and expressed appreciation for the intervention.

Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare

The newly constructed maternity ward is expected to provide a safer and more conducive environment for expectant mothers before, during and after childbirth.

The facility will support improved neonatal and postnatal care while enhancing the capacity of healthcare professionals to provide timely and appropriate services to mothers and newborns.

For many communities, access to appropriate healthcare infrastructure remains a critical determinant of maternal and child health outcomes. The intervention is therefore expected to bring essential maternal healthcare services closer to beneficiaries and reduce some of the challenges associated with travelling long distances in search of specialised care.

Advancing Gender-Responsive Local Service Delivery

The maternity ward and laboratory form part of the PMI-WILL Project’s broader service delivery initiatives aimed at supporting partner local governments to deliver more inclusive and gender-responsive services.

The Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Project supports efforts to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in local governance while promoting practical interventions that improve the lives of women, girls and communities.

Through the partnership between NALAG and FCM, the project continues to demonstrate that gender-responsive local governance extends beyond policy discussions and representation. It must also translate into concrete improvements in the quality, accessibility and responsiveness of services available to citizens.

The Nyomoase maternity ward and laboratory embody this approach.

By prioritising maternal and child healthcare, the intervention addresses an essential community need while contributing to the broader objective of creating communities where women have improved access to services that safeguard their health and wellbeing.

Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development

The commissioning of the facility further highlights the value of strategic partnerships in advancing local development priorities.

NALAG continues to work with partners to promote innovative solutions to challenges confronting local communities. Its collaboration with FCM through the PMI-WILL Project has created opportunities for capacity development, knowledge exchange and practical service delivery interventions that support Ghana’s local governance agenda.

As the facility begins serving the people of Nyomoase and surrounding communities, it is expected to make a meaningful contribution to safer motherhood, improved neonatal and postnatal care, and enhanced access to laboratory diagnostic services.

For the people of Nyomoase, the intervention is more than a new building. It is an investment in healthier families, stronger communities and a more responsive local healthcare system.

NALAG and FCM remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen local governance and improve service delivery, particularly for women and vulnerable groups, while ensuring that development interventions deliver practical and lasting benefits to communities.