The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) has commissioned three health facilities in the Oti region.
The 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, constructed by Dr Kwame Nkrumah in 1965, as a Polyclinic was downgraded to a CHPS Compound over time due to unforeseen challenges and has seen some structural rehabilitation.
The Kadjebi District Chief Executive, Mr Wilson Agbanyo, reiterated that the establishment of the Dzsindziso CHIPS compound was a testament to a shared commitment to improving health access.
He noted the facility would also be a centre for health education, focusing on preventive measures and ensuring that community members are informed and empowered to make informed health decisions.
The Krachi West District Director of Health Services, Mr Victor Ahiaba at the commissioning of the Chantai CHPS compound said the facility would provide expectant mothers in the Chantai community with a secure place for delivery and reduce the risk associated with travel and delayed healthcare.
The Deputy Country Director of KOFIH, Ms Chae Eun Kim, said the KOFIH was committed to ensuring Universal Health Coverage in Ghana by providing the requisite infrastructure, logistics and capacity building in the country’s health sector.
“KOFIH is proud to support the people of Ghana as well as the Oti Region in strengthening healthcare systems that will benefit all communities,” she reiterated.
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.
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