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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.

The Wa West District is pioneering a transformative approach to healthcare delivery through the pilot implementation of the “Network of Practice” (NoP), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering greater collaboration among formal health facilities, traditional health providers, and private practitioners. This innovative programme was officially discussed during the district’s Annual Performance Review Conference held at Ponyentanga.

The Member of Parliament for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has embarked on the renovation of several health facilities across the constituency as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and enhance working conditions for health professionals. Dr. Jasaw explained that many health facilities in the district had not seen any major renovation since they were constructed and had deteriorated over the years. He noted that the poor state of these facilities, coupled with

File Photo Residents of Kolkpong, a predominantly farming community in the Wa East District have voiced deep concern over the escalating prevalence of drug abuse among the community’s youth, warning of the potentially devastating impact on the future of their young population. The widespread involvement of young people in drug use has ignited fears that many may become burdens on their families and society at large. During an interview with Info Radio, Mr. Salifu Hamidu, a l

File Photo The Fulbe communities in the Poyentanga Sub-district in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region are now experiencing improved access to healthcare services thanks to the targeted efforts of the Poyentanga Sub-district Health Center under the Health Reach initiative. This program according to health authorities has successfully integrated Fulbe residents into the formal healthcare system through continuous community engagement and innovative partnership strat

File Photo Residents of Deriyiri, a farming community in the Manwe Electoral Area are facing an acute water crisis, forcing them to share their only water source with animals and risking their health. The community’s sole borehole frequently malfunctions due to pressure issues, leaving residents with limited options, primarily the nearby river, which is also a drinking spot for wildlife. Speaking exclusively to Info News, Mr. Kaara Gana a resident, highlighted the dire situa

File Photo The residents of Kolpeini, a farming community in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, have voiced urgent concerns over critical deficiencies in access to potable water and electricity, prompting calls for immediate action by local authorities. Speaking to Info Radio, community members disclosed that their estimated population of nearly 1,000 relies solely on a single functional borehole as their primary water source. Located at the far end of the c

File Photo Residents of Charikuuri, a farming community in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have voiced growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of the community’s road infrastructure, which has severely hampered access to neighboring towns and essential services. The community's access roads are reported to be in a state of disrepair, becoming virtually impassable during the rainy season and isolating residents from critical healthcare, education

The completed CHPS for Kenkellen The newly inaugurated Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in Kenkellen, located within the Daffiama/Bussie/Issa (DBI) District, is yet to become fully operational, raising concerns among residents and local officials. The Assembly Member for the Chala Electoral Area, Mumuni Seidu Baani,speaking to Info Radio in a radio interview disclosed that the facility, despite its modern construction funded by the Japanese Embass