The District Directors of Health Service Group is urging the government to enhance its support by providing the necessary logistics and funding.
This collaboration is essential for equitable health care delivery across the country.
The directors say they are committed to reaching their targets, but there is no opportunity to enhance logistics to better support their efforts.
The 32nd Annual General Conference of the health directors was on the theme “Enhancing Health Security in Ghana; Innovation, Preparedness, and Workforce Well-being for a Sustainable Future “.
National Chairperson of the District Directors of Health Service Group, Justice Thomas Sevugu, says they need logistics, operational funds, and motivation to work efficiently.
According to him, if the necessary support is provided to the district-level health sector, the margin of Ghana’s health services will increase.
They are encouraging the government to take into account the conditions of service and the welfare of district directors and staff at the district level, emphasising the importance of fostering a supportive work environment for better community outcome.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr.Fred Adomako-Boateng, applauded the district health directors for their efforts in growing the health sector.
He urged the directors to help minimise pandemic and other deadly diseases at the district level to reduce their impact.
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene assured the District Directors that the government will provide the necessary support, especially enhancing the CHPS compounds and funding at the district level.
He stated that ten percent of these funds will be allocated to Primary Health Care to meet demand.
He also assured the previous government’s initiatives like the Agenda 111 and other health infrastructure projects will be completed on time.
