KOICA supports North East Regional Health Directorate
THE Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has presented 20 tricycle ambulances to the North East Regional Health Directorate as part of efforts to enhance accessibility to health centres in remote and under served areas.
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The ambulances are to be distributed to community-based health planning and services (CHPS) compounds and other health centers in remote communities across the region.
The tricycles are specifically designed for rural terrains and are equipped with essential medical supplies to help reduce response times, especially during critical situations.
It is also to augment the existing conventional ambulances.
The intervention formed part of a CHPS Plus Project Phase II, which is being implemented by KOICA and UNICEF in the area.
The $12-million initiative seeks to equip CHPS zones, health centres and district hospitals with various medical equipment, including building the capacity of health workers for better outcomes in the North East and Upper East regions.
Handing over
Handing over the items in Gambaga, the Second Secretary at the Korean Embassy in Ghana, Hyeju Jeong, emphasised the agency's commitment to support Ghana's healthcare sector through strategic partnerships and sustainable interventions.
She said the tricycle ambulances would play a crucial role during medical emergencies in remote communities in the area.
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Ms Jeong added that the intervention underscored the strong bond of friendship and cooperation between the governments of Korea and Ghana in their shared commitment to improve the well-being of the people.
She urged the beneficiary communities to take good care of the ambulances to serve the intended purpose.
Gratitude
The Deputy Regional Director in-charge of Clinical Care, Nathaniel Awuni, thanked KOICA for the continuing support towards the improvement of health care in the region.
He said transporting patients at primary health care facilities had been a challenge, and that the donation was therefore timely.
Writer's email: mohammed.fugu@graphic.com.gh