Organisation Type:
Regional NGO
Origins:
1957
Description:
The Presbyterian Primary Health Centre started as the Presbyterian Rural Health Centre in Bolgatanga in 1957. When the Bolgatanga Hospital was established in the 1960’s, the Presby Rural Health moved to work in the rural areas. In 1978 the name changed to Presbyterian Mobile Clinic which served seven villages and one year later as the Presbyterian Primary Health Centre, when its activities expanded to include antenatal and eye care.
Quote:
We meet their health care needs in a more humane manner. Their feelings, cultural and social, are taken care of.
Objectives:
Main Objectives: To reach all manner of persons with the good news of Christ Jesus through comprehensive Health Care Delivery Services and heal the sick
Partner Activities:
Evangelism Maternal Child Health (MCH): Antenatal, immunizations, family planning, health education Mechanical Workshop: Maintains vehicles for a fee Nutrition Improvement: Cooking demonstrations using local available foods to prevent malnutrition Optical Workshop: Supply glasses to eye patients Rural Eye Care: Screen people in the villages and assist with glasses Youth-friendly services Outreach MCH Services
Ambulance Service: Operated 24 hours in Bolgatanga
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