SOD CUT FOR CANCER CENTRE AT ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL, DZODZE

A sod-cutting ceremony has been held for the construction of a Cancer Centre at St. Anthony Hospital, Dzodze.The ceremony took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.The District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani, represented the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, at the ceremony.

The project, being sponsored by the Catholic Church, will upon completion become the third cancer treatment centre in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the provision of specialised healthcare services in the country.In an address delivered on behalf of the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani conveyed the appreciation of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to the Catholic Church for the visionary initiative.

He noted that the centre will complement Government’s efforts to improve access to quality and specialised healthcare, reduce the burden of cancer on patients and families, and help save lives through early detection and treatment.He further reaffirmed the commitment of the Regional Minister and the Coordinating Council to collaborate with the Catholic Church, health institutions, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the project as a centre of excellence for cancer care.

The ceremony was attended by Most Rev. Gabriel Edie Kumordjo, Bishop of the Keta-Akatsi Diocese and a delegation of Catholic Rev. Fathers, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu South, Hon. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu North, Hon. Prince Kobla Amenaki, Chiefs and Traditional Leaders, as well as management and staff of St. Anthony Hospital.