Ahafo Ano South West healthcare boosts as DCE commits to facility improvements:

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, has committed to improving healthcare infrastructure within the district, promising upgrades to existing Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds to ensure quality care for residents.

This announcement came during a site inspection led by the DCE at a private health facility in Bonkwaso Nõ1, which the Assembly is considering purchasing and renovating.

Mr. Sedik highlighted the district’s commitment to healthcare, stating that a portion of the District Assemblies Common Fund is earmarked for constructing at least two new CHPS compounds annually.

“We have decided to purchase a private health facility at Bonkwaso Nõ1 and build another CHIP Compound at Afresini Camp to augment the already existing facilities in the district,” he explained, emphasizing that a healthy populace is essential for the district’s prosperity.

The planned improvements at the Bonkwaso facility include the addition of a laboratory and the rehabilitation of nurses’ quarters, ensuring both adequate facilities and staff support.

Michael Kwakye, the District Disease Control Officer and former Acting District Health Director, praised the Assembly’s initiative, noting its potential to significantly improve healthcare delivery in Bonkwaso Nõ1 and surrounding areas. He anticipated that the upgraded facility would alleviate pressure on the Mankranso government hospital.

Kwaw Francis, the Assembly Member for the Bonkwaso electoral area, expressed his gratitude to the DCE for responding to his appeals for improved healthcare services for his constituents.

Martha Danso, the midwife in charge of the facility, welcomed the Assembly’s decision and requested that the District Health Directorate assign additional nurses to the center to meet the anticipated increase in demand.

Demonstrating his commitment to supporting healthcare workers, DCE Abubakar Sedik provided the nurses with an undisclosed sum of money as a token of appreciation for their dedication.

Following the inspection at Bonkwaso Nõ1, the team traveled to Afresini Camp to assess the site designated for the construction of a new CHPS compound.