The Paediatric and Child Health Sub-BMC of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has received a major facelift following the refurbishment of its seminar room by the Interact Club of Sonrise Christian High School, a youth affiliate of the Rotary Club of Ho.
The initiative, valued at GHS50,000, has transformed the facility into a modern and fully functional learning and meeting space for healthcare professionals.
At a brief presentation ceremony, Mr Joseph Dzameshie, the Head of Sonrise Christian High School, who also serves as the Deputy Governor of the Rotary Club of Ho, commended the students for their leadership and sense of civic responsibility.
“This project demonstrates the power of youth involvement in addressing community needs. The service above self is a core Rotary principle, and these young ones have truly lived it,” he said.
The refurbished seminar room now features a 50-inch flat-screen television, a Lenovo laptop, an air conditioner, a mini conference table, 40 conference chairs, an MTN router, and new curtains. The room has also been repainted and redesigned to improve its ambience and functionality.
Mr Dzameshie explained that the Interact Club identified the seminar room project as part of their annual community service initiative aimed at improving healthcare and education within the Ho Municipality.
“We wanted to make a difference where it matters mostly helping those who help others,” he noted.
Receiving the facility on behalf of the Hospital, Dr Emmanuel Kasu, Director of Medical Services at Ho Teaching Hospital, expressed profound gratitude to the students and the Rotary family for their support.
“This gesture is timely and deeply appreciated. It will go a long way to enhance our capacity for medical training, seminars, and research,” he added.
Dr Kasu noted that the refurbished space would serve both staff and students who rotate through the department, improving the quality of learning and collaboration.
Dr Selorm Tsrakasu, Head of the Paediatric and Child Health Sub-BMC, described the donation as, “a demonstration of compassion and vision from the next generation of leaders.” He encouraged more youth groups to follow the example set by the Interact Club.
The Sub-BMC Administrator, Mr Emmanuel Gablah, also commended the Sonrise Interact Club for their initiative, stating that the refurbishment would improve productivity and contribute to better service delivery within the Hospital.
Officials from the Hospital, including members of the Paediatric and Child Health Department, joined in expressing appreciation for the school’s contribution to the hospital’s development.
Mr. Dzameshie emphasised that community engagement remained a key part of Sonrise Christian High School’s educational philosophy, adding that, “We believe education should go beyond academics. It should shape responsible citizens who actively contribute to national development.”
He also encouraged other educational institutions to identify similar community needs and find creative ways to support them.
The Interact Club’s gesture underscores the value of collaboration between educational institutions and healthcare providers in promoting sustainable community development.
GNA
