18/02/2026
The Ketu North Municipal Health Directorate successfully held its 2025 Annual Performance Review at the Directorate’s Conference Hall. The meeting brought together key stakeholders in health, including the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), chiefs and queen mothers from Dzodze, representatives from partner institutions, and a cross-section of staff from all health facilities across the municipality. Their participation demonstrated a shared commitment to advancing quality health care in Ketu North.
In his welcome address, the Municipal Director of Health Services, Mr. Abubakari Sumaila Gariba, highlighted some modest achievements recorded by the Directorate during the year under review. He also outlined critical challenges affecting the delivery of quality health care, with particular emphasis on the lack of water and electricity at the Deme/Tornu CHPS compound. He noted that these basic utility challenges have hindered the full operationalization of the facility despite its importance to the community.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Rev. Martin Amenaki, in his remarks, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to improving health coverage across the municipality. He cited the completion of the Kuli CHPS compound and the ongoing construction of two additional CHPS facilities in the Wuti and Adzoatsi electoral areas. The MCE commended health workers for their dedication and urged them to continue working diligently to enhance service delivery.
Several dignitaries delivered goodwill messages to the health workforce, with a common emphasis on the need for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders. The Queen Mother of Ablorme invited the Health Directorate to partner with her foundation to address declining family planning acceptor rates and the rising incidence of teenage pregnancy in the municipality.
The Public Relations Officer of the Municipal Education Directorate also appealed for improved collaboration in school health services, particularly in school-based immunization activities. The Municipal Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) encouraged health workers to provide deserving and quality services to NHIS clients, stressing that they remain key stakeholders in the scheme. He further reminded staff of NHIS’ continuous monitoring visits to health facilities to ensure that client interests are protected.
The Volta/Oti Regional Director of HeFRA joined the programme and delivered a message on regulatory activities within the region. He appealed to health workers to support the Authority in eliminating quack practitioners from the system. He also cautioned staff against lending their professional licenses to unregistered facilities, warning that they may face serious consequences if such facilities violate regulatory standards.
The review also featured presentations from hospitals and unit heads at the Directorate, alongside the Holistic Assessment Performance report.
In his closing remarks, the Municipal Health Director expressed appreciation to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions, noting that their inputs would guide the Directorate in planning for improved health outcomes in the coming year.
