Edward Osei Boakye Fund supports Legoe Physio, Wellness Centre

The Legoe Physio and Wellness Centre has been given a facelift to efficiently serve residents in and around the Mamprobi community.

The refurbished facility has been provided with ultrasound therapy machines, electrotherapy machines, therapy balls and dumb-bells that aid mobility and pain management needs to effectively provide physiotherapy services at minimal costs to deserving members of the community to ease the burden on those who would otherwise be unable to afford such care.

It was undertaken at an estimated cost of GH¢200,000, which was funded by the Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund, as part of the Trust’s commitment to supporting socially and physically deprived communities and individuals across the country.

Supporting social initiatives

At a ceremony to hand over the facility to its managers, the Executive Secretary of the Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund, Gerard Osei Boakye, emphasised the importance of ensuring the well-being of the elderly, saying, “A country or a community that forgets its aged and elderly is not worth dying for.”

He explained that the Trust, established in accordance with the last will of the late Edward Osei Boakye, was dedicated to using the proceeds from his estates to support health, education and other social initiatives.

“In line with this purpose, the Trust has, over the years, supported several health facilities, including significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year alone, the Fund extended assistance to various government health centres, easing pressure on healthcare delivery.

Mr Boakye further expressed the hope that with its refurbishment, the facility would be able to efficiently provide the needed support, especially in an ageing community like Mamprobi. 

Appreciation

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legoe Physio and Wellness Centre, Prof. Jonathan Quartey, commended the Trust for its support to help uplift the face of the centre.

He stressed the importance of physiotherapy in improving the quality of life for people of all ages, particularly the elderly.

He further called for greater access to physiotherapy services across the country, adding that financial and proximity barriers often prevent people from seeking the necessary treatment.