Healthcare delivery at Kwadwo Nkansah, a remote farming community in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, is facing major setbacks due to poor network connectivity.
The lack of reliable mobile and internet services is significantly affecting the effectiveness of health professionals stationed in the area.
Basic tasks such as verifying patients’ National Health Insurance status or consulting digital medical records have become a challenge—slowing down processes and, at times, denying patients the care they deserve.
At the heart of the issue is the community’s midwife, Rebecca Boamah, who is often forced to rely on manual alternatives due to the absence of strong mobile signals.
The poor connectivity also hinders the community’s ability to coordinate emergencies, request referrals, or communicate with district health authorities.
Beyond healthcare, the issue has broader implications. Some government workers posted to the area reportedly decline the offer or request transfers due to the frustrating network conditions.
This trend has led to understaffing in key sectors, including education and agriculture extension services.
Meanwhile, telecommunications giants like MTN Ghana have ongoing network expansion initiatives aimed at closing connectivity gaps in underserved communities.
Complementing these efforts is the construction of an ultra-modern clinic, spearheaded by Odeefour Effah Opinamang III, chief of Kwawu Obomeng.
The facility, still under development, represents a bold, community-led initiative to improve healthcare infrastructure. However, without improved network access, the potential of this new clinic may not be fully realized.
