The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Geoffrey Kini, has officially broken ground for the construction of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in Vume, a fishing community along the Oti River. The facility will include a residential facility for nurses.
For years, residents of Vume have faced significant challenges accessing healthcare, often having to ferry the sick—particularly pregnant women—across the river to Kabiti or Kitare in the Northern Region. The journey has been dangerous and uncertain.
The new CHPS compound will feature essential amenities, including a three-unit nurses’ quarters, an outpatient department, and a solar-powered energy system.
The project, funded by the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), is expected to be completed within six months and aims to improve healthcare access for residents in Vume and surrounding communities.
Speaking at the ceremony, MP Geoffrey Kini said the facility reflects the NDC government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services. “Once completed, this CHPS compound will not only provide primary healthcare but also promote overall well-being in the area,” he stated.
He urged the community to support the contractor to ensure timely completion and encouraged the use of local unskilled labor to provide income opportunities for residents.
Residents, speaking to Adom News, expressed gratitude to the government, MP, and the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly for the initiative.
They said the new facility will significantly reduce the risks involved in crossing the river during medical emergencies and improve overall access to healthcare.
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