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Residents of Deriziile, a community in the Tuori Electoral Area of the Daffiama/Bussie/Issa (DBI) District, have raised serious concerns over the lack of reliable access to potable water. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, residents revealed that the community depends on a single borehole, which was drilled many years ago and no longer meets their needs. Community members expressed that the sole water source is inadequate for their growing population, makin

File Photo Dr. Paschalina Langmagne, a medical practitioner at the Issa Polyclinic, has raised urgent concerns over the increasingly difficult working conditions at the facility, highlighting resource shortages that are impeding effective healthcare delivery. Dr. Langmagne speaking to Info Radio described her daily operations as overwhelming, citing critical issues such as inadequate transportation, insufficient staffing, and lack of basic facilities. She explained that her

Health authorities in the Upper West Region are concern about a worsening staffing crisis, driven largely by doctors’ refusal to accept postings to the area, threatening healthcare delivery across the region. At the 2025 Upper West Regional Health Sector Annual Performance Review, held under the theme “Building a Resilient and Productive Workforce for Improved Health Service Delivery,” the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Josephat Nyuzaghl, disclosed troub

File Photo The Mental Health Officer at Eggu Health Centre, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to residents about the dangers of substance abuse, emphasizing its potential to cause serious health and social consequences. His remarks came during the recent Asse Health Committee durbar, an annual review of the facility’s performance, led by Mr. Azie Angsokpieo Michael, In-Charge of the Asse CHPS Compound. Mr. Ibrahim highlighted that drugs such as tramadol, often

Executive Director of the Community Development Alliance (CDA-Ghana), Mr. Salifu Issifu Kanton The Executive Director of the Community Development Alliance (CDA-Ghana), Mr. Salifu Issifu Kanton, has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana, attributing their vulnerability and poverty to the absence of a cohesive and enforceable employment policy. In an interview with Info Radio on the program *Info Weekend Watch*, Mr. Kanton expres

The Wa West District Assembly has enhanced its sanitation operations by providing the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department with five new motorbikes to better serve five Area Councils within the district. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, District Environmental Health and Sanitation Officer Edward Yendor highlighted the government’s ongoing support for improved sanitation management nationwide. He explained that the donation of the motorbikes, led by District Chief

File Photo Sanitation challenges in the Wa Municipality have been partly attributed to inadequate settlement planning and the attitudes of community members towards environmental cleanliness. Former Municipal Environmental Director, Mr. Francis Yeliyen, highlighted that poorly designed layouts significantly contribute to sanitation issues across many neighborhoods. Speaking on Info Radio, Mr. Yeliyen explained that the absence of effective drainage systems hampers water flow,

The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD) has urged policymakers to implement more robust regulations aimed at boosting the consumption of local foods and curbing the rising intake of ultra-processed products among children. The call was made by Deputy Executive Director Daniel Banuoku during a cultural celebration at Beverly Hills Academy, part of the school’s Heritage Week activities. Deputy Executive Director of CIKOD - Daniel Banuoku Addr

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Upper West Region has exceeded its 2025 membership registration target by 36 percent, marking a significant milestone in healthcare coverage expansion. The Acting Upper West Regional Director, Tindogo Rashid Mohammed, announced the achievement during the Authority’s 2025 End-Year Performance Review Meeting. According to him, the regional office had set a target to register 80 percent of the estimated population of the Uppe

The Wa West District recorded one maternal death in 2025 after registering zero cases the previous year. Speaking at the district’s 2025 Annual Health Sector Performance Review Meeting held in Wechiau, the District Director of Health Services, Cecilia Kakariba, said the isolated case has been carefully reviewed through a maternal mortality audit to identify lessons and guide preventive measures. Despite the setback, she reported notable improvements across several maternal an