Central Regional Prisons Command launches Medicine and Equipment Bank
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service has launched a Medicine and Equipment Bank to mobilise medicines and medical supplies for prisons across the region.
On September 30, 2026, the Central Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service inaugurated a Medicine and Equipment Bank in Cape Coast. The initiative aims to gather medicines and medical supplies for prisons throughout the region. The Central Regional Commander, DDP Joseph Asabre, highlighted the need for enhanced access to high-quality healthcare for both inmates and prison officers.
He called upon corporate organizations, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to contribute medicines and medical equipment to the Bank. "Access to quality healthcare should not end at the prison gate," Asabre emphasized.
Speaking at the launch, DOP Gloria Essandoh, representing the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, emphasized that the initiative is part of the Ghana Prisons Service's strategic efforts to innovate and foster hope. The Medicine and Equipment Bank will focus on three key pillars: accessibility and centralization of resources, accountability, and fostering partnerships and sustainability.
This initiative is designed to tackle shortages of essential medicines and medical supplies, ultimately improving the Service's ability to meet the healthcare needs of inmates and prison staff.
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