Cuniberto Clinic appeals for support

The Cuniberto Clinic and Maternity Home at Lume, in the Keta-Akatsi Diocese, has marked its 5^th anniversary with an appeal to philanthropists, corporate Ghana and stakeholders to support the completion of a new Out Patient Department (O.P.D.).

Dr. Kelugu

Dr. Neville Kelugu, Medical Director of the Clinic, commended Very Rev. Fr. Rabiosi, MCCJ, of the Comboni Missionaries, and his benefactress for building the Clinic, and the chiefs and people of Lume for their role over the years.

In the past five years, the Medical Director, noted that the Clinic, manned by 18 staff with Medical Officer, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, Midwives among others, recorded 30,325 O.P.D (an average of 6,065 annually) attendants, since its inception, and had 148 deliveries with no still births.

The front view of the uncompleted O.P.D block  

He also appealed for support for the purchase of a vehicle to facilitate operations at the facility, as well as Laboratory equipment, Ultrasound scan Machine, for the construction of a shed for the Reproduction and Child Health Clinic at the facility.

The Medical Director also pleaded for the provision of an incinerator to cater for solid waste disposal at the facility, and accommodation for the staff.

Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD, Bishop of Keta-Akatsi Diocese and his predecessor Most Rev. Anthony Kwami Adanuty as well as a number of Priest were present at the anniversary which coincided with the Diocesan Launch of the World Day of the Sick.

Bishop Kumordji also commended Fr. Rabiosi, for mobilising resources to build a clinic to address the health needs of the people in the area.

Section of the Cuniberto Clinic

Bishop Kumordji with Fr. Rabiosi

In his remark, Fr. Rabiosi also thanked the Chief and people of Lume for donating land for the project and all those who supported the facility, stating that the name of the late Fr. Cuniberto’s (a missionary he came to Abor with in the 70s) was given to the facility because of his dedicated zeal to serve. 

Some patrons dancing 'Agbadza' 

The Cuniberto Clinic & Maternity Home was the brain child of the Comboni Missionaries who put up the first two buildings and later handed over to the Diocese to run.

At the early stages, the facility was supported by the St Anthony's Hospital, Dzodze, the Sacred Heart Hospital, Abor and Richard Novati Hospital, Sogakope.

After clocking the 5^th milestone, managers of the facility are optimistic that their vision to grow into a highly esteemed and excellent facility, catering for the sick in society especially the elderly women, expectant mothers and children is achievable with the continuous support from all stakeholders.