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Nzema East MCE commissions CHPS compound at Gwira Eshiem

The Municipal Chief Executive of Nzema East, Hon. Frank Okpenyen has commissioned and handed over a newly built and furnished Community-based Health Planning Service compound to the chief and people of Gwira Eshiem.

Date Created : 2/1/2021 12:00:00 AM : Story Author :

In addition, he gave out 50 pieces of household bulbs, two boxes of hand sanitizers, 5 mattresses, dozens of nose masks to the staff at the CHPS compound to supplement the existing ones.

He allayed their fears on the matter of abandoning projects and assured them that all projects started by this government in the municipality would be completed.

Mr. Abdul Rahman Issiful, the Community Health Officer at the facility, lauded the MCE and the president, Nana Akufo Addo for the provision of the facility to ease the burden of traveling long distances to access basic health care.

The chief of the area, Nana Kwame Mesu II expressed his gratitude to the MCE for alleviating their biggest challenge by bringing health care facilities to their doorstep. He further said the CHPS compound would survive with the involvement of the community; therefore he called on the people to ensure safety and proper care of the facility by engaging in communal labor.

In the appointment of the next MCE, Tufuhene Kwasi Amponsah appealed to his Excellency Nana Addo to retain Hon Frank Okpenyen in order to continue his good works.

He said all the undergoing projects would come to a standstill if a new MCE is appointed which would hinder the community from development. Some of the major projects brought to the area include Cocoa District, Road construction, Building of CHPS compound, Schools among others.

Mr. Kenneth Amoah, who is the assembly member of the area, expressed his excitement on behalf of the community and said his expectation has been met.

He said the issue of women embarking on long journeys to deliver which oftentimes result in death or complications has been solved. However, he urged all and sundry to patronize the facility so that it would be upgraded in the near future.

The DCE was very grateful to the chiefs and elders of the town and thanked them for the land that has been giving out for the construction of the facility and says it will enable Gwiraman to access good health care. I am of the conviction that communities like Tumentu and others would get CHPS compound very soon”, he added.