E/R:Abuakwa North Assembly Boosts Healthcare with Delivery Equipment for CHPS Compounds

The Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, led by Hon. Dr. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, has taken a significant step to improve healthcare delivery in the municipality. On December 3, 2024, the assembly presented 12 sets of essential delivery equipment to the Municipal Health Directorate for distribution to CHPS compounds across the municipality. The presentation took place at the assembly's forecourt in Akyem Kukurantumi, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Dr. Umar Babs Bodinga, who also serves as the Chairman of the Health Oversight Committee, explained the rationale behind the initiative. He stated that during their meetings, the lack of delivery equipment in various CHPS compounds was identified as a pressing issue. This need was highlighted by the Municipal Health Director, prompting the assembly to act. He clarified that the equipment was procured using funds from the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT), which is a key funding mechanism aime...