St. Martin De Porres Hospital (Eikwe)

St. Martin De Porres Hospital (Eikwe) is a healthcare facility located in Eikwe, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. The hospital is named after Saint Martin de Porres, a Peruvian saint known for his work in healthcare and social services.

History

The hospital was established in the year 1952 by the Catholic Church. It was initially a small health clinic but has since grown into a full-fledged hospital. The hospital is managed by the Catholic Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi.

Services

St. Martin De Porres Hospital offers a wide range of medical services. These include general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and ophthalmology. The hospital also has a pharmacy and a laboratory for diagnostic services.

Facilities

The hospital has a bed capacity of 100. It has various departments and units including an Outpatient Department (OPD), Inpatient Department, Maternity Ward, and a Surgical Ward. The hospital also has a Chapel for spiritual services.

Community Outreach

St. Martin De Porres Hospital is actively involved in community outreach programs. The hospital conducts regular health education and screening programs in the local communities. It also provides home-based care services for the elderly and the chronically ill.

See Also

• Healthcare in Ghana
• List of hospitals in Ghana