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File Photo The Municipal Health Director for Wa, Dr. Alex Bapula, has raised concerns over the rising maternal mortality rate in the municipality despite notable improvements in other health indicators in 2025. Addressing participants at the ongoing Annual Performance Review Conference themed “Improving Coordination Across Districts to Reduce Maternal Deaths,” Dr. Bapula emphasized the urgent need for multi-district collaboration to combat this critical issue. In his presenta

File Photo The youth of Sankana in the Nadowli/Kaleo District have formally appealed for the upgrade of their Community-Based Health Planning and Service (CHPS) compound to a full-fledged Health Centre, citing the rapid population growth and increasing healthcare demands in the community. Eric Dakurah Faanuba - Sankaana Area Youth Leader Speaking on Info Radio’s News Current Affairs Program Ti Zine Yiri Yela , Mr. Eric Dakurah, the Youth Leader of Sankana, emphasized that, th

The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District Assembly has taken step toward improving local service delivery with the support of six motorbikes to key departmental units. The District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. James Wor, officially presented the bikes to the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department and the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing sanitation, community health, and effective governance. Th

The Executive Director of the Acceleration Community Based Development Agency, David Gaanye, has raised concern over low uptake of HIV oral self-test kits among men in Ghana’s Upper West Region, describing the trend as a major obstacle to prevention efforts. Speaking on Info Radio on February 14, 2026, Mr. Gaanye said his organization has been implementing awareness campaigns across three districts in the region to help curb the spread of HIV. However, he noted that convincin

The Daffiama-Bussie Issa District Assembly on Tuesday officially commenced three transformative development projects aimed at enhancing educational and healthcare infrastructure within the district. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by community members and officials, marked a significant step toward improving access to vital services for residents. The projects, which include a new Kindergarten block at Fian, an operation theatre at the Daffiama Health Centre, and a Com

In White - Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw -Wa East MP & A Cross- Section of Community Members Residents of Balazu , a farming community in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana have received a new borehole, a development hailed as a significant milestone in addressing their long-standing water scarcity. The project was facilitated by Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Member of Parliament for the area, following persistent appeals from the community. During the

Middle- Paramount Chief of Dorimon - Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II The Dorimon Traditional Council has lauded the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its significant contributions to the development of the Dorimon Traditional Area, highlighting the party’s pivotal role in infrastructure and social service improvements over the years. Speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief, Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, Dr. Adams Sabogu commended the NDC’s historical

The Member of Parliament for the Wa West Constituency , Hon. Godfred Seidu Jasaw has donated 43 essential medical equipment and apparatus to the Wa East Health Directorate. The donation aims to address longstanding challenges faced by health workers and residents in accessing quality medical services within the district. During the presentation ceremony held at Bulenga, Hon. Jasaw emphasized that the donation is part of his commitment to improving health infrastructure and se

What began as a distress call on Info Radio about the dire state of healthcare in Gakuon has now transformed into a major health breakthrough for the community and its neighbors.   Residents of the Gakuon electoral area in the Sawla/Tuna/Kalba District can now access quality primary healthcare following the completion and handover of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound by the Non-Governmental Organization, HiChale.   The facility was constructed

Residents of Metii, a farming community in the Gurungu Electoral Area of the Wa West District can now look forward to improved healthcare access following the groundbreaking of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound. The project, which has been long demanded by the community, officially commenced with a sod-cutting ceremony, signaling the beginning of construction.