The Member of Parliament for Dormaa West in the Bono Region, Hon. Vincent Oppong Asamoah, has pledged to support efforts aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the district through investments in critical infrastructure and better welfare for health workers.
Speaking at the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dormaa West, the MP commended doctors, nurses and other health professionals for their dedication and sacrifice in providing quality healthcare despite the numerous challenges confronting the sector.
He acknowledged the difficult working conditions faced by health workers and assured them that, together with other stakeholders, measures would be taken to address some of the district’s pressing needs.
These include providing affordable accommodation for health personnel, improving the district’s poor road network and expanding telecommunications services in underserved communities around the district capital.
According to him, addressing these challenges will not only improve the working conditions of health professionals but also enhance access to quality healthcare for residents.
Hon. Oppong Asamoah further encouraged health workers to remain committed to their responsibilities and continue delivering quality healthcare services to protect lives.
The Dormaa West District Director of Health Services, Mr. Daniel Owusu Amponsah, said healthcare workers remain committed to saving lives but require urgent support to overcome several operational challenges affecting service delivery.
He disclosed that both the District Health Directorate and the Nkrankwanta Government Hospital are struggling with inadequate vehicles for routine health activities, while delays in the reimbursement of National Health Insurance claims continue to strain the hospital’s finances.
Mr. Amponsah also highlighted the shortage of health personnel and the lack of staff accommodation, noting that the high cost of rent has become an additional burden for many workers.
He appealed to traditional authorities, the Member of Parliament, the District Chief Executive and other stakeholders to engage landlords to help reduce rental costs for health workers.
The Dormaa West District Chief Executive, Hon. Stephen Azorba Awuni, reaffirmed the commitment made by the Member of Parliament to procure two incubators for the Nkrankwanta Government Hospital.He pledged to work closely with the MP to
fulfil the promise, explaining that the initiative is expected to improve neonatal care and help save the lives of newborn babies.Sharing a personal experience, Hon. Awuni revealed that he was once a beneficiary of an incubator, making the issue especially meaningful to him.
He assured residents that, should resources become available, he would continue to support the procurement of additional incubators to strengthen the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and improve healthcare delivery in the district.