Upper East: Doctor uses GH¢20,000 cash reward from PAYOM to equip Paga Hospital

A Medical Officer at the Paga Hospital in the Kassena‑Nankana West District of the Upper East Region, Dr. Ama Antwiwaa Adu‑Appiah, has earned widespread praise after using a GH¢20,000 cash gift she received from the Paga Youth Movement (PAYOM) to purchase essential medical equipment and supplies for the hospital instead of spending the money on herself.

The remarkable gesture has been described by the hospital’s management and staff as an extraordinary display of selflessness and dedication to improving healthcare delivery for the people of Paga and its surrounding communities.

On July 16, 2026, the Paga Youth Movement presented GH¢20,000 to Dr. Adu‑Appiah in recognition of her decision to accept a posting to the Paga Hospital at a time when many doctors reportedly decline postings to the Upper East Region, particularly to district hospitals.

Rather than using the money for personal needs, Dr. Adu‑Appiah invested the entire amount in procuring equipment the hospital urgently required to enhance patient care.

The donated items include three nebulizers, two blood pressure monitors, one fetal Doppler machine, one vein finder, one haemoglobin analyzer, five drip stands, five ward screens, one baby weighing scale, perfuser lines, two Veronica buckets, two handwashing basins, six rolls of cotton wool, and four packs of bottled water.

Presenting the equipment to the hospital, Dr. Adu‑Appiah expressed profound appreciation to the Paga Youth Movement for the confidence reposed in her.

“Words would fail me to express how grateful I am to the Paga Youth Movement for the gift they gave me. I received it wholeheartedly. I have used the amount to purchase these medical items and equipment to make my working conditions more comfortable — not just for me, but for the entire medical team,” she said.

She explained that the equipment would significantly improve healthcare delivery and enhance the quality of services available to residents of Paga and neighbouring communities.

Dr. Adu‑Appiah also acknowledged the commitment of her colleagues, Dr. Didier Oteng and Dr. John Aberba, with whom she serves at the hospital, for their dedication to improving healthcare in the area.

She appealed to staff to maintain the equipment to ensure it benefits patients for many years and commended the nursing team for their support in procuring the items within a short period.

Describing the Paga Youth Movement as a dependable development partner, she praised the group for its continuous commitment to strengthening healthcare services in the community.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Nurse Manager Zita Abdulaih conveyed the appreciation of the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Oteng, management, nurses, midwives and the entire staff.

“On behalf of the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Oteng, management, nurses, midwives and the entire staff of Paga Hospital, we are filled with joy to receive these wonderful gifts. Out of the many things you could have done with the money, you thought of us. We are very grateful,” she stated.

Ms. Abdulaih assured Dr. Adu‑Appiah that the equipment would be properly maintained and used to improve healthcare services for the people of Paga.

“We pledge to take good care of these items, maintain them and use them to deliver quality healthcare to the people of Paga,” she added.

The presentation was witnessed by the Organizer of the Paga Youth Movement, Raphael Pariyewe Kupanamo, as well as members of the hospital staff, who commended Dr. Adu‑Appiah for placing the health needs of the community above her personal interests.

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