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The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has officially commissioned and handed over a fully refurbished ambulance to the Lawra Municipal Health Directorate, restoring crucial emergency services after a two-year hiatus. The ceremony took place on September 8, 2026, amid gratitude from health officials and community members alike. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ziedeng expressed appreciation to Osman Mahmoud, the Upper West Regional Coordinator of the National Ambulanc

File Photo Kanyinguasi, a community located along the main Tumu-Wa road in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region , is facing pressing infrastructural challenges that threaten the well-being and development of its residents. Despite its strategic position, the community remains without a CHPS compound and proper roads, compelling residents to travel long distances to access essential health and educational services. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, community

Public Health Nurse working with the Upper West Regional Health Directorate, Madam Kuutir Eleonora has cautioned breastfeeding mothers about the potential risks of nursing while ill, highlighting that certain infections can be transmitted to infants through breast milk. Speaking to Info Radio, Madam Eleonora explained that the primary concern is vertical transmission, where viruses or bacteria from the mother’s bloodstream can pass into the breast milk. She advised that in c

The Rotary Club has officially commissioned several new ambulances to serve communities in the Wa East (Kataah, Kulkpong) and Wa West (Vieri, Egu) districts, marking a significant step toward resolving the region’s healthcare transport crisis. This donation responds directly to the severe shortage of emergency vehicles that has long left residents without reliable access to life-saving medical transport. Speaking to Info Radio, Stephen Mwinkaara, Past President and Service Pr

Razak Kanyiti, the Environmental Health Officer for the Wa Municipal Assembly, has expressed serious concerns about the use of chemicals by some food, fruit, and vegetable sellers in the Wa Municipality to artificially ripen or preserve their produce. He also highlighted poor sanitary practices among vendors as a significant public health risk. Speaking on Info Radio’s morning programme on Monday, September 1, 2026, Mr. Kanyiti condemned the sale of food items such as oranges

Public Health Nurse working with the Upper West Regional Health Directorate Madam Kuutir Eleonora has underscored the crucial role that society, families, and partners play in supporting breastfeeding mothers, highlighting how such support can significantly enhance the breastfeeding experience. Speaking to Info Radio during the breastfeeding week celebration , Madam Eleonora explained that assisting breastfeeding mothers by managing household chores, running errands, or offe

The Upper West Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that almost 99 percent of the region’s population now hold active National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) memberships. Mr. Rashid Tindogo, Regional Director of the NHIA, revealed this milestone on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during the Authority’s 2026 half-year performance meeting. He described the high coverage rate as a significant achievement and a crucial step toward enhanc

Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim, the immediate past Upper West Regional Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD), has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to prioritize skills training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) before disbursing Disability Common Fund support to businesses. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch, Mr. Ibrahim emphasized that equipping beneficiaries with relevant bu

Middle: Wa East MP - Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw The Member of Parliament for Wa East Constituency Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has undertaken an on-site inspection of the newly established health centre in Chaggu, reaffirming his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in the constituency. Mr. Jasaw lauded the project as a vital advancement for the Chaggu community’s well-being, emphasizing that it goes beyond mere construction. The initiative incorporates comprehensive healt

Residents of Polee in the Tanina Electoral Area of Wa West District have voiced strong frustration over the community’s prolonged lack of electricity, good roads, and essential social amenities. The absence of electricity has severely impacted daily life, especially for households and businesses that rely on power. One resident highlighted the costly burden of purchasing and charging power banks to keep mobile phones operational, attributing the community’s plight to years of