600 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) complexes are to be built by the end of 2025, according to government plans.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, made the announcement at a news conference.
“Each district is required to construct two new CHPS compounds this year.”
“So if you put that together, we are talking about close to 600 CHPS compounds that will be put up this year alone, or at least work on them will start this year,” Mr. Kwakye said.
He emphasized that this program will greatly increase access to healthcare, especially in rural areas with fewer medical facilities.
Essential health services, including immunizations, disease preventive initiatives, and maternity and pediatric healthcare, will be made possible by the new CHPS compounds. The government wants to improve general well-being and lessen healthcare inequities by bringing services closer to communities.
Ofosu added that the project is in line with the government’s overarching plan to improve the healthcare system and guarantee that every Ghanaian has access to high-quality healthcare.
As building moves forward, it is anticipated that the project will increase local economies and create jobs.
Source: newsthemegh.com