The General Manager of the Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo, Rev. Ezekiel Amadu Daribi, is calling for urgent support toward the construction of a modern Medical Imaging Centre, describing it as essential to sustaining the hospital’s 95‑year legacy of excellence.
Speaking during his welcome address at the historic inauguration of the 24th Area Board of the Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo and the Asante Akyem Area Health Service, Rev. Daribi said the hospital’s milestone is not only a testament to endurance but a legacy of unwavering Christian service and commitment to quality healthcare. He noted that for 95 years, PreHA has stood as “a beacon of hope, healing and holistic health care” for the nation.
Congratulating the newly inaugurated Board, he reminded them that they inherit a noble history but assume leadership at a critical moment in modern medicine. Leadership, he stressed, must steer the institution toward its full potential in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Looking ahead to the hospital’s centennial in five years, Rev. Daribi said innovation, modern equipment and precision medicine will determine whether PreHA remains a centre of excellence. He emphasised that investment in medical imaging is long overdue, noting that digital X‑rays, high‑resolution ultrasounds, CT scans and MRI capabilities form the backbone of modern diagnosis.
“Without cutting‑edge imaging technology, even the most skilled clinicians are forced to work with one hand tied behind their backs,” he lamented. He therefore appealed to the incoming Area Board to help realise what he described as a long‑overdue dream, the construction of a fully equipped Medical Imaging Centre.
He disclosed that a handbook containing drawings, pictures and cost estimates has already been prepared, and the proposed site is ready, awaiting approval and funding. Quoting Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. Rev. Daribi said the vision is to make Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo a modern, transformative healthcare facility that honours its history while embracing the future. He also appealed to the Clerk of the General Assembly and the wider Presbyterian Church of Ghana to continue supporting the hospital.
He further charged the new Board to collaborate with management to institute recognition and incentive schemes to motivate dedicated staff across the Area Health Service, while leading a firm campaign against staff indiscipline.
By Solomon Boakye Akosa
