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Afterward, the Youth Center will continue to serve the community, providing a vibrant space for youth programs, skills training, and other assembly initiatives.<br \/>\nMercy Ship will offer a wide range of free surgeries for patients in underserved communities, including:<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders have assured that this collaboration will strengthen healthcare delivery while ensuring the Youth Center remains a valuable resource for the people of Tema. This project marks a significant step forward in improving healthcare access, with Tema proudly hosting Ghana on the Mercy Ship.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us for more updates!<br \/>\n#TemaMetropolitanAssembly #MercyShip #FreeSurgeries #HealthForAll #EbiBrightLeadership #GhanaCares<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tema is set to host the Mercy Ship, bringing world-class medical care closer to Ghanaians. Under the leadership of Hon. 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