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Regional news for Friday, February 26, 2021
Source: GNA
2021-02-26
A file photo from the Ghana Health Service
The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has marked some important health milestones despite the disruptions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the year under review, the service improved newborn care, infant HIV / AIDS management, under-five nutrition, and malaria management.
Others are maternal and neonatal mortality and general medical care.
Dr. Yaw Ofori Yeboah, GHS Regional Director, at the 2020 annual performance review meeting said successes were marked based on resilience despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all medical systems.
The review was under the topic; “Maintaining Quality Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Region”.
Dr. Yeboah stated that since the first case of the pandemic was registered in April 2020, there had been many interruptions in the provision of routine services and therefore it was essential to take stock, learn lessons and develop strategies for the future.
He said that despite the many improvements in health service delivery in the Region, the periodic shortages of basic health care products and the refusal to send to rural areas were a major challenge.
GHS Headquarters Representative Dr. Adu Anaman noted the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases and the need for massive education to stop them in the bud.
Non-communicable diseases included, hypertension and diabetes among others.
He called for more attention to emergency response, data quality and management of internally generated funds, among others.
Former GHS Council Member Dr. Yao Yeboah called for discipline and reassurance to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
Mr. Richard Darko, the Upper West Regional Information Officer, who peer reviewed the Region, noted an improvement in the proportion of physicians, nurses, and midwives across the Region.
On the other hand, he drew attention to the annual registry of clients on long-term contraceptives.
Mr. Darko also identified a gap between medical officers and remote areas.
Mr. Kobena Okyere Darko Mensah, the Designated Minister of the Western Region, encouraged health professionals to help improve the quality of life in the Region.
He said the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines also offered them an opportunity to do more education to dispel any misconceptions.
