Author: Peter Martey Agbeko
A new chapter in community healthcare was written on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when theTieso Healthcare Medical Facility officially opened its doors at Baastona in Accra, marking a major milestone in faith-inspired private health delivery and community service.
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, Most Rev. Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, graced the opening ceremony as Guest of Honour and led the dedication, unveiling a commemorative plaque symbolising the facility’s mission to provide holistic care rooted in compassion, excellence, and dignity.
In his remarks, Archbishop Palmer-Buckle commended the founders of the facility for “transforming faith into action,” and for demonstrating that private enterprise, guided by moral conviction, can powerfully complement the national effort to expand access to healthcare.
“True healing is a partnership between science and grace,”
the Archbishop said, invoking God’s blessing on the staff and all who will receive care at the new centre.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr Ernest Anthony Osei, Chief Executive Officer of Tieso Homes and Tieso Healthcare, described the day as “a moment of joy, gratitude, and fulfilment,” reflecting on the long journey from concept to completion.
“As a medical doctor by training, I have always believed that health is the greatest wealth any community can possess,” Dr Osei said. “And as one who later found purpose in the world of construction, I have come to appreciate the power of well-built spaces to heal, to serve, and to inspire.”
He explained that Tieso Healthcare represents the union of medicine and construction — “a testament to what can happen when vision is matched with perseverance, and when faith is translated into work.”
Among the guests were several high-profile dignitaries, medical professionals, clergy, and community leaders. The programme featured a musical interlude, an address by the Medical Director, a guided tour of the facility, and complimentary health screening for guests.
Dr George Ankomah, the Medical Director of Tieso Healthcare, expressed confidence that the facility would set a new benchmark for quality primary healthcare in the area.
A seasoned General Practitioner with over 30 years’ experience across both government and private institutions, Dr Ankomah emphasised the centre’s patient-first philosophy and commitment to excellence.
“Our goal is to offer comprehensive, compassionate, and continuous care that treats every patient not just as a case, but as a person,” he said.
Supporting him in this mission is Matron Sheila Esinam Adabunu, a trained nurse with an admirable professional record, known for her dedication and warm rapport with patients. She oversees nursing and administrative operations, ensuring that care delivery remains both efficient and humane.
The Matron delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks at the ceremony, acknowledging the clergy, guests, and staff for their support and prayers. The event concluded with a benediction and light refreshments.
Designed as a modern, paperless medical centre, Tieso Healthcare integrates digital systems across its operations. From the Emergency and Outpatient Departments, patient information is transmitted electronically to consulting rooms, laboratories, and pharmacies — ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and faster care delivery.
Laboratory results are also relayed digitally to physicians for prompt decision-making, reflecting the facility’s commitment to innovation and patient-centred service.
Dr Osei expressed appreciation to the architects, engineers, builders, and healthcare professionals whose combined expertise made the dream a reality. He also acknowledged the invaluable support of his family — especially his wife, Pearl Asare, a pharmacist — for her immense contribution through supervision, encouragement, and project administration. She also serves as the facility’s pharmacist.
With the tagline “Tieso Healthcare – Health is Wealth,” the facility seeks to provide accessible, high-quality medical services while upholding the enduring values of empathy, integrity, and professionalism.