Nkwanta South MP commissions CHPS compound at Vume

Vume, a fishing community located in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, has recently been granted a much-needed Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound. This facility aims to significantly improve healthcare delivery and living conditions for the residents of this previously underserved area. The CHPS compound, commissioned after years of limited access to basic health services, will reduce the riskier and lengthy river trips that many have had to make to seek medical attention.

The dangers associated with these journeys, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, have long been a concern for the community. The commissioning of the CHPS facility represents a crucial step in addressing these issues and contributing to the municipality's progress toward achieving universal health coverage.

Supported by the Assembly Common Fund, the project underscores the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly's commitment to expanding health infrastructure in remote communities. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Joseph Awal Antwi, emphasized the direct impact the CHPS compound will have on residents' lives.

He highlighted that the healthcare center will play a vital role in the broader national objective of ensuring health services are accessible to all, in line with President John Dramani Mahama's vision for a universal healthcare system. Antwi urged the community to take responsibility for the facility's maintenance and to support the health workers who will operate the compound, emphasizing that community cooperation is essential for its effectiveness and sustainability.

In interviews with Adom News, residents expressed their appreciation to the MCE, the Member of Parliament, and President Mahama for finally addressing their longstanding healthcare concerns. They highlighted the numerous challenges they have faced over the years, especially for pregnant women who often struggled to access care during emergencies.

With the newly commissioned CHPS compound, community members are optimistic that preventable health complications will be reduced, response times will improve, and families will no longer be forced to take risks in their search for basic healthcare.