Western Region GHS makes progress on all health indicators

Regional news for Friday, February 26, 2021

Source: GNA

02/26/2021

The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has marked some important health milestones despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The service during the year under review improved the care of newborns, the management of HIV / AIDS in infants, the nutrition of the under-five and the management of malaria.

Others are neonatal and maternal mortality and general medical care.

Dr Yaw Ofori Yeboah, regional director of GHS, at the 2020 annual performance review meeting, said successes were attributed to resilience despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all medical systems.

The review was under the theme; “Supporting Quality Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Region”.

Dr Yeboah said that since the first pandemic case was recorded in April 2020, there have been many disruptions in the delivery of routine services and therefore were essential for taking stock, learning lessons and developing strategies for the future.

He said that despite the many improvements in the delivery of health care in the Region, the periodic shortage of health products and the denial of secondment to rural areas was a major challenge.

Dr Adu Anaman, representative from GHS headquarters, noted the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases and the need for massive education to stem it in the bud.

Non-communicable diseases included, hypertension and diabetes among others.

He called for greater attention to emergency response, data quality and the management of internally generated funds, among others.

Former GHS Board member Dr Yao Yeboah called for discipline and quiet to ensure effective care delivery.

Mr. Richard Darko, the Upper West Regional Information Officer, who peer reviewed the region, noted an improvement in the ratio of doctors, nurses and midwives across the region.

He, on the other hand, drew attention to the annual registration of clients on long-term contraceptives.

Mr Darko also identified a gap between doctors and remote areas.

Mr. Kobena Okyere Darko Mensah, Minister-designate of the Western Region, encouraged health professionals to contribute to improving the quality of life in the Region.

He said the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines also provided them with an opportunity to do more education to dispel any misconceptions.