Nkwanta: Mr. Evans Ativor, the Nkwanta South Municipal Director of Health Services, has expressed concern over the increasing number of health workers leaving the municipality due to the ongoing conflict in the area. The insecurity in parts of the municipality is negatively affecting healthcare delivery, as many health professionals are seeking transfers to safer locations.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ativor noted that the situation is putting additional pressure on the already limited healthcare workforce and could impact the quality of health services available to residents. During a stakeholder engagement organized by the Municipal Health Directorate, he discussed the malaria vaccination exercise and briefed attendees on the government's Free Primary Healthcare, dubbed the 'Mahama Care Policy.'
He emphasized the need for all stakeholders to play active roles in promoting peace and stability in the municipality, stressing that peace is essential for effective healthcare delivery and the successful implementation of health interventions, including the ongoing malaria vaccination campaign.
Mr. Ativor urged community leaders, security agencies, opinion leaders, and residents to work together to restore lasting peace in the area. He highlighted that a peaceful environment would encourage health workers to remain at their posts and attract more professionals to serve in the municipality, ultimately improving healthcare services for the people of Nkwanta South.
The stakeholders' meeting also focused on strategies to enhance public awareness and participation in the malaria vaccination exercise, as well as discussions on the implementation of the Mahama Care Policy aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services.