Nandom Assembly commissions CHPS compounds, Police post and 15 boreholes

The Nandom Municipal Assembly in the Upper West Region of Ghana has commissioned and handed over several development projects to enhance access to healthcare, clean water, and security in the region's communities. These initiatives include the construction of two Community Health Post (CHPS) compounds in Tokuu and Bapula, a police post in Kokoligu, five mechanized boreholes, and ten hand-pump boreholes in selected areas.

During the commissioning ceremony, Nandom Municipal Chief Executive Anthony Ziniel highlighted that the projects were launched after health and education were identified as key areas for development. "Within a year, we have initiated and completed two CHPS compounds for the health sector," he stated, emphasizing the assembly's commitment to addressing residents' developmental needs. Additional projects were expected to commence in the coming months.

The Assembly's Municipal Health Director, Madam Rukaya Wumnaya, explained that the new CHPS compounds would significantly improve healthcare delivery in the region. Unlike previous facilities that required health workers to leave after their shifts, the new compounds would allow staff to remain on-site, providing 24/7 services. She also noted that these facilities would support the government's free primary healthcare initiative, enabling residents, regardless of their National Health Insurance Scheme status, to access services.

Madam Wumnaya acknowledged, however, that there were challenges in healthcare delivery, such as a lack of motorbikes and adequate staffing. Some health workers reportedly relied on their personal motorbikes for community outreach. The Assembly urged beneficiary communities to take ownership of the projects, maintain cleanliness, conduct minor maintenance, and protect the facilities from vandalism to ensure their long-term sustainability.