Manokoh Village, May 31, 2025 – The Health Department of the United Methodist Church (UMC) has officially handed over much-needed sanitation and water facilities to the people of Manokoh. The donation includes a modern toilet facility, a submissive system, two 10,000-litre water tanks, and a solar-powered electrical system.
The facilities were presented during a community ceremony attended by Conference officials, local authorities, and residents. In his opening remarks, Mr. Prince Boima explained that the project was initiated after a needs assessment conducted by partners from Abundant UMC, who identified serious health challenges in the community due to inadequate toilet and water infrastructure.
Health Coordinator Mrs. Catherine Norman highlighted the UMC’s longstanding relationship with Manokoh. “The United Methodist Church has been in ministry with this community for over three decades—supporting health, education, church growth, and community development,” she said. Mrs. Norman emphasized that access to clean water and proper sanitation is key to improved health and godliness.
Speaking on behalf of the Bishop, Rev. Sahr E. K. Fallah, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, officially handed over the keys to the facilities to the Village Chief. He encouraged the community to take ownership of the infrastructure and to maintain it with care. Rev. Fallah also reminded the audience of Manokoh’s historical ties with UMC missionaries dating back to the 1960s.
Chief Pa Bagura of Manokoh Village expressed gratitude to the UMC and its Health Department, recalling past struggles with diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and malaria—often caused by poor sanitation. He assured the church and its partners that the new facilities would bring about lasting behavioral and social change in the village.
The event also featured remarks from several key church figures, including the Conference Secretary, the National Coordinator of Education, and the Director of Evangelism, all of whom praised the initiative and reaffirmed the church’s commitment to holistic community development.
This latest intervention by the UMC Health Department is another demonstration of faith in action—bringing dignity, health, and hope to the people of Manokoh.
