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MCE Commissions CHPS Compound to Improve Healthcare Delivery

The newly inaugurated facility is expected to bring essential health services closer to the people, reducing the need for long-distance travel to access medical care. It offers a wide range of services, including primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, family planning, health education, emergency care, and community outreach programs.

Date Created : 4/29/2026 : Story Author : Afua O. Yeboah /Ghanadistricts.com

wly inaugurated facility is expected to bring essential health services closer to the people, reducing the need for long-distance travel to access medical care. It offers a wide range of services, including primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, family planning, health education, emergency care, and community outreaThe project was made possible through a collaborative effort involving the Suhum Municipal Assembly, the Ghana Health Service, the local community, and other key stakeholders. At the commissioning ceremony, appreciation was extended to all partners and individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the facilitThe Municipal Chief Executive of Suhum Municipal Assembly, Hon. Lydia Ohenewa, has commissioned a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Kwabena Kumi, marking a major step toward improving access to quality healthcare for residents in the area.

The project was made possible through a collaborative effort involving the Suhum Municipal Assembly, the Ghana Health Service, the local community, and other key stakeholders. At the commissioning ceremony, appreciation was extended to all partners and individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the facility.

Speaking at the event, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Lydia Ohenewa, underscored the importance of the CHPS compound in enhancing healthcare delivery within the municipality. She noted that the facility would significantly improve health outcomes, particularly for women and children, by ensuring timely access to essential services.

Hon. Ohenewa further encouraged residents of Kwabena Kumi and surrounding communities to make full use of the facility and prioritize regular health check-ups.

The commissioning of the CHPS compound is expected to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the area and contribute to the overall well-being of residents in the Suhum Municipality.