The overlord of the Mamprugu traditional area, Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Abudulai Sheriga II has paid a historic familiarisation visit to the Baptist Medical Centre, BMC at Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi district, in the Northern region.

It is the first official visit of the Nayiri to the BMC since his enskinment some four years ago. The visit gave the Nayiri the opportunity to learn at first hand the activities and operations of the medical centre.

Naa Bohagu in a meeting with top management of the BMC on his arrival said it has been his wish over the past few years to visit the hospital and is happy that he finally did. He told management that it is the responsibility of God to give lives whilst that of the BMC is to save lives. He commended management saying the hospital has done remarkably well in its responsibility in saving lives.

The Medical Superintendent of the BMC, Dr George Faile Junior III on behalf of management and staff welcomed the Nayiri, his elders and sub-chiefs. He said the BMC is honoured to have the King and his chiefs as its guests especially at a time when the BMC is celebrating its golden jubilee.

The Nayiri who is also the president of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs later toured the maternity, female, male surgical and medical wards and the pediatrics ward where he donated an amount of GH ¢100.00 to supplement the food needs of children on admission.

He made a similar donation of smoked fish valued at about GH ¢150.00 to the nutrition unit. The King also interacted with staff of the hospital during his rounds and wished patients on admission speedy recovery.

Nayiri Naa Bohagu ended his visit at the public health department of the BMC where he and his entourage were conducted round by Mrs Florence Baba, head of the department.

SOURCE: ISD (PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM, GAMBAGA)

POSTED: 22/09/08

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