Nabdam DCE outlines healthcare interventions since appointment

Since his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nabdam, Hon. Francis Tobig, has prioritised improving healthcare infrastructure and access to essential health services across the district.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on SPEAKOUT UPPER EAST with Apexnewsgh’s Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen, Hon. Tobig highlighted a number of completed, ongoing and planned interventions undertaken by the Nabdam District Assembly.

One of the major interventions has been the expansion of the Nabdam District Health Directorate offices at Nangodi. The upgraded facility now has additional office space and a mini conference hall to enable health officials to organise meetings and programmes within the facility.

A mechanised borehole has also been installed to provide a reliable water supply for staff and visitors.

The Assembly has also expanded healthcare infrastructure at the community level. At Soliga, construction of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound is nearing completion, with finishing works ongoing ahead of its handover for public use.

At the Gundug CHPS Compound, a new maternity block has been completed and handed over. The facility is already in use and supports safe deliveries and community health screening activities carried out in collaboration with local stakeholders and the Member of Parliament.

The Assembly has also addressed electricity challenges at some health facilities. The Tindongo and Nyogbare CHPS compounds have been connected to the national electricity grid, allowing health workers to provide services beyond daylight hours.

Water supply has similarly received attention, with mechanised water systems being developed for health facilities including the Zogabre and Pitanga CHPS compounds.

The Assembly has also planned five mechanised boreholes to serve key administrative offices and health facilities, including the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Office, Ghana Education Service (GES) Office, GIPEC Office, Zogabre CHPS and Pitanga CHPS.

Sanitation is another area receiving attention. Plans are in place for the construction of two 4-seater water closet toilet facilities and two 2-unit urinals at the Health Insurance and CNC facilities in Kongo.

Beyond physical infrastructure, Hon. Tobig said the Assembly had also been working with partners to bring health screening services closer to residents.

Through collaboration with CENSUDI, the Assembly facilitated breast cancer screening exercises, while partnership with the Happy Child organisation provided additional screening and treatment services for various health conditions.

Hon. Tobig said the interventions form part of a broader effort to improve healthcare delivery and ensure residents of Nabdam have access to essential health services.

He said the Assembly would continue to build on the progress made while pursuing additional initiatives to address healthcare needs across the district.