Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ghanaian Times
Published on 2024-04-05 15:59:00
The Embassy of Japan in Accra has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with three institutions to construct Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facilities in certain districts. The total Grant contract for the CHPS compounds amounts to $210,031 and is part of the Japanese Government Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGHSP).
The construction of the CHPS facilities is expected to be completed within a year, benefiting the districts of Tolon in the Northern Region, Daffiama Bussie Issa in the Upper West Region, and Lower Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region. These facilities are projected to directly impact 15,382 individuals in terms of healthcare delivery.
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Mochizuki Hisanobu, highlighted the importance of the GGHSP in providing funding support to grassroots humanitarian projects aimed at addressing human security challenges. Since its inception, the project has supported over 350 grassroots projects in Ghana in various sectors including health, education, agriculture, and sanitation.
During the signing of the MoU, Mr Hisanobu awarded grants to three beneficiary institutions that had successfully gone through the GGHSP selection process. These institutions included the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Health Directorate in the Eastern Region, Grameen Ghana (NGO) in the Northern Region, and Daffiama Bussie Issa District Assembly in the Upper West Region.
The CHPS compound in Tsledom, Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, is expected to address the lack of basic healthcare access in the community. Similarly, the communities of Kpalgun and Kenkellen in the Northern region lack health facilities, leading to issues such as malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia. The construction of CHPS facilities in these areas will provide essential healthcare services to the residents.
Dr James Atampiiga Avoka, representing the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, emphasized the transformative impact of the CHPS compound on the community. He stated that the project would not only provide essential healthcare services but also symbolize hope and progress for future generations.
The District Chief Executive of Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District, Mr Nadi Imoro Sanda, and the Executive Director of Grameen Ghana, Mr Mohammed Adams, also expressed their gratitude for the support from the Japanese Embassy in improving healthcare access in their respective districts.
In conclusion, the construction of CHPS facilities in these underserved communities aligns with the Japanese Government’s commitment to grassroots humanitarian projects. By providing essential healthcare services, these projects have the potential to positively impact the lives of individuals and families, while also promoting community empowerment and progress.
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