Nkwanta South MCE cuts sod for construction of two CHPS compounds

Joseph Antwi Awal, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South, has cut sod for the construction of a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds at Kojoheneba and Ofosu in the Tutukpene West Electoral area.

The facilities would help improve access to healthcare delivery in the communities.

The initiative follows a request made to the Assembly by the Assembly Member for the area, highlighting the need for improved healthcare infrastructure to serve the growing population.

The two projects are expected to be completed within six months and will comprise an Out-Patient Department (OPD), an office for the in-charge, a delivery room, and a ward to accommodate other patients.

At Kojoheneba, the facility is expected to provide residents with access to basic healthcare services closer to their homes, other neighbouring villages, while the Ofosu project will expand the existing healthcare infrastructure to meet the increasing population and demand for health services.

The MCE, speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring that residents across the municipality, irrespective of their geographical location, had access to quality healthcare.

He urged the beneficiary communities to cooperate with the contractor when work resumed and cautioned residents against stealing construction materials, stressing the need to protect the project to ensure its timely completion.

Tabina Kofi, the Assembly Member for the area, expressed appreciation to the MCE and the Assembly for responding positively to his appeal and extending the development initiative to his electoral area.

He assured the Assembly of his commitment, together with the residents, to support the contractor and ensure the successful completion of the projects for the benefit of the communities.