Central Regional Prisons Command launches Medicine and Equipment Bank

The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service inaugurated its Medicine and Equipment Bank at the Pempamsie Hotel in Cape Coast on September 30, 2026, aiming to supply medicines and medical supplies to prisons across the region. The inauguration ceremony, chaired by Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII of Abeadze Traditional Area, highlighted the importance of providing inmates and staff with quality healthcare.

Central Regional Commander, DDP Joseph Asabre, expressed gratitude to all dignitaries in attendance, emphasizing the need for continuous access to healthcare beyond the prison walls. He called upon corporate entities, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to contribute to the Bank's success. Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, the Deputy Director of Prisons, presented the Bank's objectives, focusing on three key areas: centralisation, accountability, and partnership.

The event featured performances by various prison choirs, bands, and cultural displays. Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII pledged to champion the Think Prisons 360 Degrees initiative. Participants included the Director of Health and Community Corrections, DOP Joana Fofo Tackie-Otoo, DOP Millicent Owusu, the Director of Welfare and Inmates Treatment, as well as various regional prison commanders, officers, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders.

Donations and pledges were collected throughout the event from numerous sources, including the Prisons Directorate, regional commanders, and officers-in-charge.