The Ghana Prisons Service has facilitated free surgical operations for 63 jail inmates from eight completely different jail services within the nation.
The surgical procedures, which have been carried out on the Nsawam Prison Hospital, included 32 hernia repairs, 14 lipomata, seven hydroceles, two fibroadenomas, three bullet pallets removals and 5 cystic physique swellings.
It was facilitated in collaboration with the Chosen Hospital and the True Vine Charismatic Church International.
The 63 inmates, together with females identified with numerous surgical circumstances have been chosen from the Ankaful Maximum Prison, Nsawam Female Prison, Osamkrom Camp Prison, Nsawam Medium Security Prison, Nsawam Camp Prison, James Camp Prison, Akuse and the Winneba Local Prison.
Surgeons
A staff of certified medical professionals comprised of 5 marketing consultant surgeons, two licensed senior medical officers, three anesthetists and 20 allied well being professionals launched into the free surgical outreach on the Nsawam Prison Hospital, which is absolutely geared up with normal surgical machines.
“Access to adequate health care is a fundamental right, and this intervention ensures that inmates receive timely and quality medical care,” the Medical Superintendent on the Prison Hospital, Supt Dr L.Okay. Acheampong, said.
Intervention
The intervention, in line with the Prisons Service, was a part of a broader reform effort to enhance jail circumstances and uphold the well being and well-being of inmates.
Patients got a typical aseptic care, guaranteeing all Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols with out compromise.
All the inmates are at present on admission to the Nsawam Prison Hospital ward, the place they’re receiving post-operative care.
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