New hope: save life in Ghana's poorest region!

New hope: save life in Ghana's poorest region!

In one of the poorest regions of Ghana, in Kulmasa, an important hospital project was recently launched, which is realized by the Austrian development organization Youth a World and the mission medical sisters (MMS) in cooperation with the state of Tyrol and the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation. The new "Family Clinic", the outpatient rooms of which have now been solemnly inaugurated, is intended to improve health care for around 24,000 people in the region. Before the establishment of this clinic, medical care was practically unable to exist because the nearest hospital is over 80 kilometers away. A big step towards health for mothers, pregnant women and children under the age of five is hereby made possible, since numerous treatments and advisory services can be provided on site, such as meinzirk.at reported.

Since the start of a mobile public health program in spring 2022, a team of experts has already looked after over 10,000 inhabitants: inside from the surrounding villages. The acceptance of the population has increased, which has led to a continuously increasing number of patients. As part of the program, 3,589 people could be treated between March and July 2024 alone, with a significant increase in when a malaria wave hit the region. These impressive numbers illustrate the urgency and success of this initiative. Despite the success, however, the clinic faces challenges, including a lack of personnel and inadequate premises for inpatient treatments, such as Reinhard Heiererer, Managing Director of Youth.

comprehensive support offers for families in Tirol

In parallel to the progress in Ghana, Tyrolean child and youth welfare offers a variety of help for families. Their goal is to strengthen families and protect children. This includes offers such as outpatient family care, inpatient care, educational advice and school social work. If children and adolescents are suspected, a protective function is also perceived. On behalf of the state, the department plans and controls child and youth welfare in Tyrol and ensures the supervision of the relevant institutions, such as tirol.gv.at reported. This focus on improving the life situation of families shows the close connection between local support and international help in crisis areas.

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