Accra: The Adaklu district has over the past ten years recorded zero maternal deaths and worked hard to maintain the record in 2025. Mr Mathew Adams Ayamba, the Adaklu District Director of Health, disclosed this to Ghana in a telephone interview.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayamba noted that while malaria and anemia remain prevalent in the district, efforts are underway to reduce these issues. The strategies involve community sensitization, educating lactating mothers and patients at health facilities, and distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
The Adaklu district, lacking a district hospital, relies on 18 health centres and Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) Compounds, staffed by a single Medical Officer stationed at the Health Centre at Adaklu Helekpe. Mr. Ayamba urged the government to upgrade this health centre to a Polyclinic and provide more equipment and transportation to aid their work.
He also called for the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital project at Adaklu Waya, which is currently about 70 percent complete and intended to serve as the district hospital. Mr. Ayamba expressed hope that upgrading the health centre and completing the Agenda 111 project would attract more specialist nurses to the district.
Concerns were raised about the district's removal from the list of deprived districts, which has impacted staff incentives. Unlike their counterparts in deprived areas, Adaklu staff must serve five years before qualifying for promotions or study leave with pay, as opposed to three years.
Mr. Ayamba appealed for government sponsorship to further the education of health staff, enhancing their professional output. He assured his staff that improved performance indicators would attract greater government support.
Additionally, Mr. Ayamba praised Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, for his support of the health sector, including the provision of nurse's quarters, infrastructure development, and staff motivation.