The Kwadaso Municipal Health Directorate held its annual performance review meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2025, at the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly Hall.
The event, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for a Robust and Equitable Healthcare Delivery Towards Universal Healthcare Coverage,” brought together dignitaries and healthcare practitioners from various hospitals, including G.E.S, Hope Xchange, Kwadaso SDA, Maranatha Hospital, and others.
Emphasizing Collaboration for Equitable Healthcare
Municipal Health Director Ms. Grace Billi stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving equitable healthcare delivery. She highlighted that a strong healthcare system depends on partnerships between government agencies, private sector actors, NGOs, development partners, and community stakeholders.
The review showcased successful partnerships in the municipality, which have expanded access to essential health services. Collaborations with CHAG, private health facilities, community structures, GES, social welfare, and NGOs have strengthened specialized health services, adolescent health programs, HIV interventions, and public health education.
Challenges and Call for Support
Despite these achievements, the directorate acknowledged ongoing challenges, including healthcare access inequities, financial constraints and infrastructure deficits.
To tackle these issues, the directorate called on individuals, NGOs, and the government for support and resources to enhance healthcare delivery in the municipality.
Encouraging Professionalism in Healthcare
Ms. Billi urged health professionals to uphold professionalism, teamwork, integrity, and strong partnerships to improve the image of the municipality, the region, and the Ghana Health Service as a whole.
The meeting reinforced the critical role of partnerships in strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing universal healthcare coverage in Kwadaso Municipal.
