BY Issah Olegor
The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea has embarked on a two-day working visit to the Oti Region to address the recent surge in typhoid fever cases.
During the visit, he met with the Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, and all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to discuss ways to strengthen collaboration and improve healthcare delivery.
Collaboration And Commitment
The Acting Director-General expressed appreciation to the Regional Minister and MMDCEs for their leadership and support in responding to the typhoid fever outbreak.
He reaffirmed the government’s and the Ghana Health Service’s commitment to safeguarding public health and emphasized the importance of upholding sanitation and hygiene standards at the community level.
The Regional Minister commended the Acting Director-General for his leadership and dedication to promoting public health.
Engagement With Stakeholders
The Acting Director-General also visited the Dambai Polyclinic, where he interacted with patients and staff, and paid a courtesy call on Nana Dasebre Kwame Bonja II, Paramount Chief of the Tsonke Traditional Area.
He appealed for the support of traditional authorities in promoting good sanitation practices and highlighted their pivotal role in shaping community behavior.
Additionally, he visited the Kparekpare CHPS Compound in the Krachi East District, where he encouraged health staff to remain dedicated to their duties and uphold high standards of customer care.
To enhance mobility and improve access to essential health services, the Acting Director-General presented 60 motorbikes to the region.
This initiative is expected to support community-based health outreach and improve healthcare delivery, especially in hard-to-reach communities.
The Ghana Health Service remains committed to promoting public health and providing quality healthcare services to all Ghanaians.
