The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, proudly shared that the PCG is the third largest provider of medical services in the country, a testament to the Church’s commitment to serving the community.
The Moderator was speaking at the dedication of a new school clinic at the Presbyterian Senior High School, at Agona Nsaba on Wednesday.
This significant event marked the tenth anniversary of the Europe Presbytery of the PCG, which generously provided the clinic to the school community.
The Moderator explained that the PCG has sixty health facilities registered with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG).
They are located in twelve of the sixteen regions of Ghana. “By the end of 31st December 2023, the PCG had Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-Six (4,296) members of staff, and One Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty-Eight (1,668) beds in its health facilities,”
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye explained further that although the Church’s mission is to prepare people for heaven, “In showing the love of God, we do practical things such as service to humanity.
As we prepare people for heaven, we want them to taste heaven on earth. That is why our Church is involved in social services, advocacy and social action.”
According to him, as a church in Africa, the PCG recognizes the need to partner with the government and other development agencies to help meet people’s material needs.
The headmaster of the school, the Rev Kenneth Osafo Amankwaa, spoke about the profound impact of the health clinic on the school community. He noted that the clinic fulfilled a long-standing need for access to quality emergency and routine healthcare, relieving students, teachers, and staff from travelling long distances in search of medical assistance.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of the Europe Presbytery, the Rev Edith Addo-Yobo, the Minister in Charge of East London and Chairperson of the Tenth Anniversary Planning Committee, explained that the Presbytery undertook the “project with a clear purpose and profound dedication. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Nsaba, committing ourselves to a facility that treats ailments and nurtures wellness, dignity, and hope.
She said the Presbytery selected the Nsaba SHS project to widen the reach of the Church’s social ministry embodying the values of compassion, solidarity, and justice: “We understand that true progress is not just measured by the height of our achievements but by the depth of our compassion and the extent of our solidarity with those in need. By investing in this clinic, we are investing in the future of this school, inspiring and motivating us all to continue our service to humanity”.
Other attendees included Rev. Fiifi Foh Arkhurst, the Chairperson of the Central Presbytery of the PCG, Mrs Teiko Sabah, the National Director of Development and Social Services, and Mr Daniel Yeboah Hienno, the National Director of Education and General Manager of Presbyterian Schools.
