The Bosomefreho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has partnered with the Embassy of Japan in Ghana to construct a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Apewu, a lakeside community within the district.
The initiative, spearheaded by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Charles Appiah-Kubi, is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare delivery for residents of Apewu and surrounding communities, many of whom face challenges accessing health facilities due to distance and terrain.
Speaking during activities marking the project, Hon. Appiah-Kubi expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Japan for their continued support towards Ghana’s development, particularly in the health sector.
He noted that the CHPS compound would play a critical role in providing primary healthcare services, reducing preventable diseases, and improving maternal and child health outcomes in the area.
The collaboration forms part of ongoing efforts by the District Assembly to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and bring essential services closer to rural and underserved communities, especially those located around the lake area.
Officials from the Japan Embassy reaffirmed their commitment to supporting grassroots development projects that have a direct impact on the well-being of communities.
Residents of Apewu welcomed the project, describing it as timely and transformative, as it is expected to ease the burden of travelling long distances to access medical care.
The construction of the CHPS compound underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing local development needs and advancing universal healthcare delivery at the community level.
