{
  "id": 8275195,
  "title": "From roadside deliveries to safe births: Dadetoklo gets lifeline CHPS compound after years of health struggle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/from-roadside-deliveries-to-safe-births-dadetoklo-gets-lifeline-chps",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:20:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/from-roadside-deliveries-to-safe-births-dadetoklo-gets-lifeline-chps-compound-after-years-of-health-struggle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For years, the residents of Dadetoklo, a fishing village in Ghana's Bono East Region, faced the grim reality that childbirth often endangered mothers' lives. The nearest CHPS compound, located in Kojokrom, was inaccessible due to a poorly maintained road system. In an area where the river provided livelihood but also isolation, the absence of a nearby healthcare facility led to preventable maternal deaths, delayed immunizations, and untreated illnesses. Community members shared heart-wrenching stories of women giving birth on motorbikes, bicycles, or in the bush, with some losing their lives in the process. Recognizing the dire situation, the government, through the Sene East District Assembly, constructed a modern CHPS compound in Dadetoklo. The facility, equipped with consulting rooms, a delivery ward, and nurse accommodation, has brought hope to the community. District Assembly Chairperson, speaking to JoyNews, expressed gratitude to the government for finally addressing the pressing health needs of rural communities. Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, commended the Assembly for prioritizing the well-being of rural populations. However, the road network connecting Dadetoklo to Kojokrom remains a concern. Residents emphasized the need for road rehabilitation, which is crucial not only for health emergencies but also for trade and daily activities. Despite this, the community is celebrating a victory after years of struggle, with a new chapter beginning where a mother's life is no longer the price of distance.",
  "summary": "For years, the people of Dadetoklo, a quiet fishing village in the Sene East District of the Bono East Region, lived with a painful reality: bringing a child into the world often meant risking a mother's life.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}