In a bid to strengthen the partnership between local government and the health directorate, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Antwi Awal, has called for robust collaboration with the Municipal Health Directorate.
This initiative aims to address the pressing healthcare needs of the municipality and ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all residents.
As a former Deputy Health Information Officer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital, Joseph Antwi recognizes the critical role that health services play in the overall well-being of the community.
He urged stakeholders to work together to tackle the challenges facing the healthcare system.
The MCE emphasized that effective collaboration is essential for identifying gaps in service delivery and implementing strategies that can lead to improved health outcomes.
“We must work hand in hand to create a healthcare system that is not only efficient but also responsive to the needs of our people,” he stated.
He also urged the health directorate to collaborate closely with the municipal assembly to identify key areas for improvement, especially in resource allocation and service delivery.
In his address to welcome the MCE, Dr. Evans Ativor of the Nkwanta South Municipal Health Directorate raised several pressing issues, including the need for electricity supply to the Alokpatsa CHPS Zone, Dae Korpe, and other facilities lacking power.
According to him, the absence of electricity in these communities has discouraged nurses from being posted to these areas, significantly hindering the provision of health services to residents.
He emphasized that a consistent power supply is essential for the operation of medical equipment and the preservation of medicines, which directly impacts patient care.
Dr. Ativor appealed to the MCE for the necessary infrastructure improvements to ensure that healthcare facilities are adequately powered, thereby enhancing healthcare delivery.
The health directorate assured the MCE of their commitment to effective collaboration to ensure that the people of Nkwanta South receive the quality healthcare services they deserve.
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