TUMU: Dr Damien Punguyire, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, has commended the Sissala East Municipal Assembly for its strategic investments in the health sector, despite the vastness of the region. He also praised Mr Amidu Chinnia Issahaku, the Member of Parliament for the area, for his substantial contributions to health infrastructure development.

According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Punguyire emphasized the importance of completing health projects regardless of political tenure, highlighting it as a sign of effective leadership. He conveyed his hopes that these initiatives would be remembered as significant contributions to the health sector during a stakeholder meeting organized by Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS), an NGO focused on health scorecards in the Sissala East Municipality.

The meeting provided Dr Punguyire with an opportunity to address critical issues affecting healthcare delivery, as identified by the scorecard. He acknowledged the efforts of health volu
nteers and staff in providing compassionate care and stressed the importance of identifying minor challenges to ensure swift and reliable access to healthcare. On the issue of medicine supplies, he noted ongoing efforts to ensure regular availability and prioritization of essential drugs.

Dr Punguyire urged officers in charge of community health posts to continue with requisition and consumption processes. He also clarified the role of patient referrals within the health system, encouraging staff to view them as integral rather than punitive. Emphasizing the need for adherence to work protocols, he advised district heads to seek support from local assemblies to enhance healthcare delivery.

Mr Amidu Chinnia Issahaku expressed his commitment to completing his health projects, regardless of political outcomes. He outlined his contributions, which include providing ambulances and constructing maternity homes with a 22-bed capacity across multiple communities. He called for unity and development-focused collabor
ation within the communities, urging them to avoid politicizing health initiatives.

In his remarks, Mr Abu Donkuwie, Executive Director of CAPECS, encouraged community health volunteers to see themselves as vital links between the community and health facilities. He urged communities to support health committees, emphasizing the largely voluntary nature of their work, and advocated for community-driven resource mobilization for health activities.

TUMU: Dr Damien Punguyire, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, has commended the Sissala East Municipal Assembly for its strategic investments in the health sector, despite the vastness of the region. He also praised Mr Amidu Chinnia Issahaku, the Member of Parliament for the area, for his substantial contributions to health infrastructure development.

According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Punguyire emphasized the importance of completing health projects regardless of political tenure, highlighting it as a sign of effective leadership. He conveyed his hopes that these initiatives would be remembered as significant contributions to the health sector during a stakeholder meeting organized by Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS), an NGO focused on health scorecards in the Sissala East Municipality.

The meeting provided Dr Punguyire with an opportunity to address critical issues affecting healthcare delivery, as identified by the scorecard. He acknowledged the efforts of health volu
nteers and staff in providing compassionate care and stressed the importance of identifying minor challenges to ensure swift and reliable access to healthcare. On the issue of medicine supplies, he noted ongoing efforts to ensure regular availability and prioritization of essential drugs.

Dr Punguyire urged officers in charge of community health posts to continue with requisition and consumption processes. He also clarified the role of patient referrals within the health system, encouraging staff to view them as integral rather than punitive. Emphasizing the need for adherence to work protocols, he advised district heads to seek support from local assemblies to enhance healthcare delivery.

Mr Amidu Chinnia Issahaku expressed his commitment to completing his health projects, regardless of political outcomes. He outlined his contributions, which include providing ambulances and constructing maternity homes with a 22-bed capacity across multiple communities. He called for unity and development-focused collabor
ation within the communities, urging them to avoid politicizing health initiatives.

In his remarks, Mr Abu Donkuwie, Executive Director of CAPECS, encouraged community health volunteers to see themselves as vital links between the community and health facilities. He urged communities to support health committees, emphasizing the largely voluntary nature of their work, and advocated for community-driven resource mobilization for health activities.