The Kechiebi Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound, a key health facility serving residents in the area, has reportedly deteriorated to a dangerous state, raising serious safety concerns for both staff and patients.
Built by community members in 1994, the structure has not received any major renovation since its establishment.
A visit by Adom News, revealed visible cracks in the walls and weakened sections of the building, with wooden components showing signs of termite damage.
Residents say the condition of the facility has worsened over time, describing it as a “death trap” that could collapse if urgent action is not taken.
Beyond the physical deterioration, the clinic is said to lack essential infrastructure and basic amenities required for effective healthcare delivery.
Community members cited the absence of wards, beds, reliable drug supply, laboratory services, staff accommodation, and other critical equipment—limitations they say prevent the facility from handling even basic health needs.
As a result, patients are often forced to travel long distances to access appropriate medical care elsewhere.
Residents also expressed frustration that repeated appeals to authorities have not yielded results, warning that the current situation exposes health workers and the wider community to unnecessary risks.
They are calling on the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly and other relevant institutions to intervene promptly by renovating and expanding the facility.
Meanwhile, a new health facility project initiated during the previous NPP administration remains abandoned after reaching lintel level, leaving the unfinished structure exposed to harsh weather and environmental hazards.
The situation has also compelled health workers to continue operating in the aging facility despite the risks and discomfort.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Nkwanta South, Joseph Awal Antwi, has acknowledged the urgent need for an improved health facility in the area.
He indicated that steps are being taken to complete the abandoned structure, with plans to upgrade it into a polyclinic to strengthen healthcare delivery, adding that the contractor is expected to return to resume work.
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