The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has unveiled a new healthcare initiative in the Upper East Region, aimed at enhancing healthcare access and service delivery for remote communities.
Known as the Network of Practice (NoP), this initiative is designed to connect Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds with central, resource-rich health centres, creating a streamlined network that promises better access, efficiency, and quality of care.
At the launch event in Datuku, Talensi District, Gillian Anabah, speaking on behalf of the Upper East regional director of health, Dr. Samuel Boakye-Boateng, highlighted the ambitious vision behind NoP.
She described the programme as pivotal to the region’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, driven by ICT and full community participation.
The NoP model is simple yet impactful. It establishes “hubs”—well-equipped health centres that serve as primary care anchors—and “spokes,” which are secondary facilities providing essential services around these hubs.
Each hub is staffed and equipped to manage complex medical cases, supporting nearby CHPS compounds that deliver basic health services.
This setup relieves pressure on district hospitals, allowing them to focus on specialised referrals.
“The NoP initiative seeks to address and improve various aspects of healthcare delivery, including human resources, staff mix, logistics, equipment, infrastructure, and community engagement,” Anabah noted.
“By doing so, we are building a resilient health system that is well-resourced and prepared to provide high-quality health care to all citizens.”
The Talensi District is the first to roll out the NoP initiative. In this district, CHPS compounds in areas such as Wakii, Tenzuk, Gbeogo, and Belimbisi are connected to the Gorogo Health Centre, which will serve as the western hub, supplying resources and personnel to meet local healthcare needs.
Similarly, Datuku Health Centre is the eastern hub, linking with smaller facilities in Kejetia, Kupeliga, and surrounding communities, easing the burden on the district hospital.
Dr. Boakye-Boateng called on the Talensi District Assembly, community members, healthcare development partners, and other stakeholders to support the initiative, emphasising the need for infrastructure improvements, medical supplies, and logistics.
He emphasised the importance of ongoing facility upgrades to ensure uninterrupted healthcare across the district.
With the NoP initiative, the Upper East Region moves closer to realising the GHS’ commitment to Universal Health Coverage in the Upper East region by 2030, advancing accessible, high-quality healthcare for underserved and remote communities.
Reporting by Mark Smith in the Upper East Region
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