The Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the Western Region has launched a free primary healthcare programme aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents across the municipality.
The initiative was launched under the theme, “Removing Financial Barriers Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage.”
The programme is expected to remove financial barriers that prevent some residents, particularly those in underserved communities, from seeking timely medical attention.
The launch brought together health officials, local government authorities, traditional and community leaders, as well as residents, who welcomed the initiative as an important step towards improving healthcare delivery in the municipality.
Speaking at the event, Betty B. Sam, a member of the Western Regional Health Committee, commended the Jomoro Municipal Assembly for introducing the programme.
She said accessible primary healthcare was essential to ensuring that residents received early treatment and preventing minor health conditions from developing into serious illnesses.
Madam Sam urged residents to take advantage of the programme and make healthcare a priority, while encouraging health workers to continue providing quality and respectful services to beneficiaries.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Jomoro, Boadi Benedict, said the Assembly was committed to improving healthcare delivery in the municipality.
According to him, the initiative forms part of efforts to ensure that residents, irrespective of their financial circumstances, have access to basic healthcare services.
He said the Assembly would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the programme and ensure that it achieves its intended purpose.
The MCE also called on residents to support the initiative by making proper use of the services and cooperating with health authorities.
The event was chaired by Sylvester Daddie, a former District Chief Executive of the Jomoro Assembly.
In his remarks, Mr Daddie described the launch as a significant milestone for the municipality and praised the Assembly and health authorities for prioritising the welfare of residents.
He encouraged traditional leaders, community members and other stakeholders to support the programme to ensure its sustainability.
The Jomoro Municipal Health Director, Gabriel Yengliereh, highlighted the importance of primary healthcare in disease prevention, early detection and treatment.
He explained that the programme would bring essential healthcare services closer to residents and encourage them to seek medical attention before their conditions became severe.
Mr Yengliereh also called on health workers and community members to work together to ensure the success of the initiative.
The launch was attended by stakeholders and residents from communities across the Jomoro Municipality.
The free primary healthcare programme is expected to improve access to healthcare, promote early treatment of diseases and contribute to better health outcomes, particularly for residents who face financial difficulties in accessing basic medical services.
The Jomoro Municipal Assembly said it remains committed to working with health authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve the quality of life of residents.
The Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, was unable to attend the launch but was represented by her Personal Assistant, Godwin Alueke, and the Jomoro NDC Constituency Youth Organiser, Ernest Anaman.
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