Sekondi-Takoradi has the highest concentration of health delivery facilities and services in the region. Apart from the Effia Nkwanta Hospital which is a regional hospital, the metropolis has the Takoradi Hospital, Kwesimintsim and Essikado Polyclinics, Private
Clinics. Government Health Centres and Community and Maternity Clinics. There are also 31 private hospitals, five government health centres and another five community clinics/maternities. These institutions include those that run 24-hour maternity and casualty services. The people in the metropolis are very hospitable and are always willing to assist visitors, tourists and businessmen.
Fijai Clinic has a rehabilitation facility for mentally ill-patients. Importantly, there are several industrial clinics in the district. There are in service about 18 private general medical practitioners, five private registered midwives, a total of 186 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) and three private medical laboratories. Substantial success has been achieved in delivering healthcare to the populace and eradicating endemic diseases.
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