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On January 30, 2025, a joint inspection was conducted at the Neonatal Care Unit site in Sefwi Wiawso, located in the Western North Region of Ghana. The inspection involved representatives from Multi-Build, UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) who is the Client, and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) who are the beneficiaries of the project. The purpose of this meeting was to assess the site's readiness for equipment installation and the subsequent operationalization of the facility.

This project, initiated by the Ghana Health Service with financial support from UNICEF Ghana, aims to reduce neonatal mortality rates. The construction of the Neonatal Care Unit encompassed architectural, structural, landscaping, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) works, ensuring a fully functional facility.

The new facility’s clinical areas include an In-Born Unit, Lumbar Puncture, Out-Born Unit, Kangaroo Mother Care, Step-Down Unit, nurses’ station, a laundry and the offices of the doctor and the head nurse all designed to provide specialized neonatal care. 

Ancillary spaces include a Sister Room, Formula Room, laundry, waiting Area, reception, male & female Changing Rooms, clean linen/supplies room, dirty utilities area, bathrooms, and toilets, ensuring efficient operation and a conducive environment for both staff and patients.

The construction was carried out by Landsar Developers Limited (the Contractor) and was successfully completed within ten months. Construction commenced in November 2023 and has been certified at the technical inspection meeting as substantially complete.

After the inspection, representatives of UNICEF and GHS commended the Consultant, Multi-Build, and the Contractor for their efficient execution of the project. They further emphasized the need for GHS to implement robust maintenance and security measures to ensure the facility's long-term sustainability and the effective operation of installed equipment.

The facility is expected to commence operations within the next month after the installation of the relevant medical equipment.