“According to him, Ghana has since embraced this approach through initiatives such as the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS), which ensures that healthcare reaches people in remote towns and villages. He noted that CHPS compounds play a crucial role in delivering both preventive and basic curative services to residents who may not have easy access to hospitals”.
Edmund Duodu Atweri, Executive Director of the Divine Mother and Child Foundation, has emphasized the importance of primary health care in improving access to medical services, especially in rural communities.
Speaking on Adekyee Mu Nsem on Bryt FM, he explained that the concept of primary health care dates back to 1978, when countries across the world came together to adopt a strategy aimed at making health services accessible to all.
According to him, Ghana has since embraced this approach through initiatives such as the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS), which ensures that healthcare reaches people in remote towns and villages.
He noted that CHPS compounds play a crucial role in delivering both preventive and basic curative services to residents who may not have easy access to hospitals.
Mr. Atweri further highlighted the global goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030, stressing that every individual is expected to have access to quality healthcare without financial hardship. However, he pointed out that with only a few years remaining to the 2030 target, Ghana still faces significant challenges in closing existing gaps in healthcare delivery.
He added that innovative solutions, such as the use of tricycles, can help bridge accessibility challenges, particularly in hard-to-reach areas where conventional vehicles cannot operate. According to him, such interventions will play a key role in ensuring that healthcare services reach every corner of the country.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Amuzu Priscilla
