John Dramani Mahama Commissions Ohiaba CHPS Compound, Advocates for Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the residents of Ohiaba and surrounding communities to prioritize their cardiovascular health by regularly monitoring their blood pressure. Speaking at the official commissioning of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in the area, he emphasized that such simple preventative measures are critical in averting avoidable deaths. The commissioning of this facility marks a significant step in expanding healthcare access to rural and underserved populations, bringing essential services closer to the doorsteps of the people to improve general health outcomes.

The newly inaugurated CHPS compound is fully equipped and staffed to provide a range of essential medical services, with a specific focus on enhancing maternal and childcare. During the ceremony, Mahama highlighted the importance of primary healthcare (PHC) as the foundation of a robust national health system. He further discussed the Free Primary Healthcare policy, an initiative designed to ensure that all Ghanaians can access basic medical services without the financial burden of out-of-pocket expenses. By strengthening these frontline facilities, the goal is to create a more equitable healthcare landscape that protects the most vulnerable citizens from health crises.

Adding a local perspective to the event, community leader Mr. Daniel Mensah Wardy called upon the residents of Ohiaba to take full ownership of the new facility. He urged the community to maintain the infrastructure and support the healthcare workers assigned to the post to ensure its long-term sustainability and effectiveness. This emphasis on primary healthcare interventions aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) data, which suggests that such localized services are vital for reducing health-related poverty and improving national life expectancy. The Ohiaba CHPS compound stands as a testament to ongoing efforts to decentralize healthcare and improve the quality of life for all Ghanaians.