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It is being co-sponsored by the Government of Canada and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, underscoring a strong partnership aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure at the community level.<br \/>\nThe construction of the new Neonatal Unit aims to improve access to specialized care for newborns, enhance the facility\u2019s capacity to manage complex deliveries, and provide a safer and more conducive environment for neonatal care.<br \/>\nUpon completion, the facility is expected to reduce referrals to tertiary hospitals and significantly improve health outcomes for premature and critically ill babies in Tema Manhean and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mayor of Tema, Hon. Ebi Bright, on Monday, 12 January 2026, visited Tema Manhean to cut the sod for the construction of a new Neonatal Unit at the Manhean Polyclinic under the PMI WILL initiative. 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