Hwidiem: Dr Dominic Korsah Otchere, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has called on stakeholder support to improve primary healthcare delivery in the country. He emphasized that primary healthcare remains the pillar of the nation's health delivery system and requires strengthened cooperation, dedication, and sacrifices from all stakeholders for improved health outcomes.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Otchere, also the Ahafo Regional Parent of the GHS, made the call while speaking at the 2025 Annual Health Sector Performance Review meeting of the Ahafo Regional Health Directorate, held at Hwidiem in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region. The two-day meeting focused on the theme: 'Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery through Excellence in Healthcare Delivery to achieve Universal Health Coverage' and was attended by chiefs, queens, health professionals, and other stakeholders.
Dr Otchere urged health workers to uphold professionalism and ethical principles for quality healthcare delivery services to improve the quality of life of the people. He commended the health workers for their impressive performance amid challenging circumstances and encouraged them to continue their efforts to make Ahafo a model of healthcare in the country.
Earlier, in a welcoming address, Dr Mrs Akosua Agyeiwaa Owusu Sarpong, the Ahafo Regional Director of Health, explained that the meeting aimed to take stock of the past year's performance and map out new strategies to improve health outcomes. She highlighted that with effective collaboration, the directorate was able to perform creditably and commended the health workers and stakeholders in the sector. Prizes were later presented to some deserving health facilities.