{
  "id": 4837544,
  "title": "Kpandai women benefit from Telecel ultrasound initiative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kpandai-women-benefit-from-telecel-ultrasound-initiative",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/kpandai-women-benefit-from-telecel-ultrasound-initiative/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Telecel Foundation has expanded its Rural Ultrasound Scan Initiative to the Kpandai District in the Northern Region, offering complimentary ultrasound screenings and maternal health education to expectant mothers at the Wiae CHPS Compound in Jagbengbendo. This initiative is part of Telecel Foundation's Connected Health pillar, which aims to enhance access to high-quality maternal healthcare in underserved areas by bringing crucial antenatal services closer to pregnant women. Many rural communities struggle to access ultrasound services due to the considerable distances they must travel to reach health facilities equipped with ultrasound equipment. The initiative seeks to address this issue by offering timely ultrasound screening, enabling early detection of pregnancy-related complications and ensuring appropriate medical referrals when needed. John Nakoja, the Nutrition Officer at the Kpandai District Health Directorate, expressed gratitude to the Telecel Foundation for the initiative and its positive impact on maternal healthcare delivery in the district. He highlighted the challenges posed by the lack of ultrasound equipment in the area, which hindered health authorities from providing essential services to expectant mothers. Mr. Nakoja emphasized the initiative's significance for women in remote communities who often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare facilities. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, affirmed the foundation's dedication to improving maternal health outcomes nationwide. Through the Rural Ultrasound Scan Initiative, Telecel Foundation aims to bring essential ultrasound services closer to underserved communities, helping women monitor their pregnancies while alleviating the financial and travel burdens often associated with accessing these services. The Telecel Foundation's Rural Ultrasound Scan Initiative operates on a bimonthly basis in several regions across Ghana, as part of its broader commitment to ensuring that mothers have access to essential antenatal care and that infants receive a healthier start in life. Rhoda, a beneficiary of the outreach, highlighted how the initiative has saved her the costs and inconveniences of traveling long distances to access ultrasound services. She expressed her gratitude to the Telecel Foundation for bringing free ultrasound screening closer to her home.",
  "summary": "The Telecel Foundation has extended its Rural Ultrasound Scan Initiative to the Kpandai District in the Northern Region, providing free ultrasound screening and maternal health education to expectant mothers at the Wiae CHPS Compound at Jagbengbendo. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Divine Mother and Child Foundation (DMAC), forms part of the Telecel Foundation’s … The post…",
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}