Health director raises concerns over health workers abandoning posts amid Nkwanta conflict 

Mr Evans Ativor, the Nkwanta South Municipal Director of Health Services, has expressed concern over increasing number of health workers leaving the Municipality because of the ongoing conflict in the area.

According to him, the insecurity in parts of the Municipality is negatively affecting healthcare delivery, as many health professionals are seeking transfers to safer locations.

He 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.

Mr Ativor, speaking during a stakeholder engagement organised by the Municipal Health Directorate on the malaria vaccination exercise and a briefing on the government's Free Primary Healthcare dubbed 'Mahama care policy,' called on all stakeholders to play active roles in promoting peace and stability in the municipality.

He stressed that peace is essential for effective healthcare delivery and the successful implementation of health interventions, including the ongoing malaria vaccination campaign.

He urged community leaders, security agencies, opinion leaders, and residents to work together to restore lasting peace in the area.

Dr Ativor emphasized 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 discussion on the implementation of the Mahama Care Policy aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services,” he said.

GNA