These facilities which were handed over to the Ghana Health Service include the Likpe Bukua Polyclinic in the Guan District, the Dzindziso Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound in the Kadjebi District and the Chantai CHPS Compound in the Krachi West District.
The Likpe facility, which was constructed by Dr Kwame Nkrumah in 1965 as a polyclinic and downgraded to a CHPS Compound overtime due to unforeseen challenges, has seen some structural rehabilitation and has been furnished with haematology analyser beds, scanners, Doppler, a laptop, photocopier, printers, motorbikes, an air conditioner, a fridge, and lockers.
The Oti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Osei Kuffuor Affreh disclosed that efforts are being made to upgrade the Likpe polyclinic to a District Hospital in a bid to achieve the vision of providing hospitals in all nine (9) districts of the Oti Region.
In his address at the commissioning of the Dzsindziso CHIPS compound, the Hon. Wilson Agbanyo, the Kadjebi District Chief Executive, reiterated that the establishment of the facility is a testament to a shared commitment to improving health access and ensuring that every individual has the right to quality healthcare, regardless of their location.
According to him, the facility will not only provide care for common ailments and emergencies but also be a centre for health education, focusing on preventive measures and ensuring that community members are informed and empowered to make decisions that will keep their families healthy.
The Krachi West District Director of Health Services, Mr. Victor Ahiaba at the commissioning of the Chantai CHPS compound said the facility which has units like a consulting room, store room, ward, labour room, ANC as well as staff accommodation equipped with essential resources will provide expectant mothers in the Chantai community with a secure, nearby place for delivery and parental care, reducing the risk associated with travel and delayed healthcare.
The Deputy Country Director of KOFIH, Ms Chae Eun Kim, during the commissioning of the three facilities emphasized that the KOFIH is committed to ensuring Universal Health Coverage in Ghana through a continued collaboration with the Ministry to provide the requisite infrastructure, logistics, and human capacity building in the country’s health sector.
“KOFIH is proud to support the people of Ghana as well as the Region in strengthening healthcare systems that will benefit all communities,” she reiterated.
Dr Osei Kuffuor Affreh urged the staff of the facilities to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties and entreated the staff, Chiefs, and people in the communities to practice high-standard maintenance measures to ensure the facility remains in decent shape to enhance the healthcare delivery in the region.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
