The persistent lack of access to potable water at Anfoega Wademaxe in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region is undermining quality healthcare delivery in the area, with the community’s CHPS compound bearing the brunt of the situation.
According to residents, the CHPS compound, which serves Anfoega Wademaxe and surrounding communities, does not have a reliable water supply.
This has compelled nurses, patients, and relatives who attend to the sick to travel outside the facility in search of water for basic needs, including handwashing, cleaning, and general hygiene.
The situation, they say, is negatively impacting infection prevention and control measures and overall patient care.
The challenge is particularly difficult for expectant mothers.
Women who report to the facility for delivery are often required to come with or arrange water in advance—an added burden at a time when they should be focused on safe childbirth and recovery. Community members worry that this condition exposes mothers, newborns, and healthcare workers to avoidable health risks and compromises the standard of care expected in a healthcare setting.
Speaking on the matter, the Chairman of the Anfoega Wademaxe Development Association, Kofi Bayitse, also a retired Human Resource Manager of GTP, described the situation as unacceptable and called for urgent intervention to provide a dependable water source for the facility.
He noted that the community has long struggled to secure access to primary healthcare services, and the absence of water at the CHPS compound does not reflect the quality of service residents have been working towards.
He stressed that without water, the facility cannot fully meet basic healthcare and sanitation requirements.
Mr. Bayitse appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations, and other relevant stakeholders to support the CHPS compound with a sustainable potable water system to improve service delivery and protect public health.
He also commended the government for ongoing improvements to roads in the area but appealed for further support, including the application of bitumen to enhance mobility and ensure easier access to the community, especially during emergencies and referrals.
Residents and community leaders insist that resolving the water challenge at the Anfoega Wademaxe CHPS compound is critical, not only for improving healthcare outcomes but also for strengthening confidence in primary healthcare delivery in the district.
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