New Juaben South Municipality has been ranked fourth(4th) best performing assembly in health sector in Ghana as captured in the 2022 District League Table Report released on Thursday December 14,2023.
New Juaben South moved seven points ahead from eleventh position in 2021 to fourth position in 2022.
The ranking is based on crucial health indicators such as proportion of mothers with at least four ANC visits, postnatal care within 48 hours of delivery, immunization coverage for children under one year, and the presence of skilled attendants at delivery.
New Juaben South scored 50.2 to place 4th
Korle-Klottey Municipality in Greater Accra Region notably retained its first-place position with score of 96.7,showcasing a remarkable consistency in delivering excellence in healthcare.
Ayawaso East Municipality and Tamale Metropolis followed at the second and third positions with 60.5 and 50.4 scores respectively.
New Juaben South is the only Municipality and District in Eastern Region that made it to that made it to the best top 10.
The findings reveal positive trends, with improvements observed in the rankings of half of the Metropolitan, Municipal, and Districts (MMDs), and six districts maintaining their top positions from the previous year.
The least 10 MMDs in the health sector are dominated by districts with the most MMDs coming from the Greater Accra Region.
The least ten include Suaman, Sefwu Akontombra, Sekyere Afram Plains, Akatsi North, Ada West, Aren’t any, Bingo -Prampram, Asokore Mapping, Ga Central and Ablekuma North.
Ablekuma North municipality was ranked last in Ghana with 37.8 score.
Ninety percent of the MMDsvin the bottom recorded declines in rantings, instigating a need for investigation especially for Suaman District that witnessed a decline by 48 places.
Four of the least 10 MDDS were in the least 10 in 2021.
UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission and partners, launched the District League Table (DLT) ReportReport on Thursday December 14,2023.
The report utilizes data analysis to monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
“DLT serves as an effective instrument for assessing how Ghana’s development is distributed equitably across the country,” emphasized UNICEF Representative, Osama Khogali.
Over the years, it has proven to be a valuable tool, providing evidence to the Government of Ghana for decision-making in prioritizing districts that require additional attention and support in areas such as education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, energy, governance, and child protection. This strategic focus aims to better support districts that may be lagging behind.
Hon. David Quaye Annang, Vice Chair of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), expressed, “It’s a clarion call for action and a roadmap that guides us towards a more equitable and inclusive society.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
