The Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Fred Adomako Boateng, has officially launched a major health initiative aimed at improving the quality of care for women, children, and adolescents across the region and beyond.
The project, titled “Improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Service Delivery through Strengthening Networks of Practice in Ghana,” seeks to transform service delivery by enhancing collaboration among health facilities and empowering frontline health workers.
Addressing a gathering of distinguished members of the media, health professionals, development partners, and invited guests, Dr.Fred Adomako Boateng emphasized the critical role of the media in amplifying health interventions that directly impact communities.
“The presence of the media at events such as this is extremely important because the work we discuss here ultimately concerns the wellbeing of families and communities across Ghana,” he stated.
He noted that thousands of healthcare workers across the country continue to deliver essential services daily, often under challenging conditions, particularly in district hospitals, health centres, and Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds.
“These frontline providers remain the backbone of our health system,” Dr. Adomako Boateng stressed. “Supporting them to deliver quality care is one of the most effective ways to improve health outcomes in our country.”
According to him, the newly launched initiative is specifically designed to address gaps in service delivery by strengthening what is known as “Networks of Practice” within the health system. This approach promotes structured collaboration among health facilities within defined geographical areas.
He explained that under the Network of Practice model, health facilities are encouraged to operate not in isolation but as part of an integrated system where knowledge, expertise, and resources can be shared efficiently.
“The idea is simple but powerful,” Dr. Adomako Boateng said. “When facilities are connected, they can support one another, improve clinical decision-making, and ensure that patients are referred appropriately and promptly to higher levels of care when necessary.”
He added that strong referral systems and coordinated care pathways are essential to reducing preventable deaths, particularly among mothers and children.
“When these connections are strong, the system works better for both providers and patients,” he remarked.
The project will focus on improving coordination of care, strengthening clinical mentorship and supervision, and enhancing data use for decision-making across participating health facilities. It is expected to build the capacity of healthcare workers, improve service quality, and ultimately lead to better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Health experts at the event highlighted that despite significant progress over the years, challenges such as maternal mortality, neonatal complications, and adolescent health issues persist in parts of the country. They believe that initiatives like this will play a crucial role in addressing these gaps.
Development partners present at the launch also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s health sector through strategic collaborations and resource mobilization.
Dr.Adomako Boateng concluded by calling for sustained collaboration among stakeholders, including government agencies, health workers, community leaders, and the media, to ensure the success of the project.
“This initiative is not just about systems and structures; it is about people — the mothers, children, and young people whose lives depend on the quality of care we provide,” he said. “Together, we can build a stronger, more responsive health system for all.”
The launch marks a significant step forward in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure equitable access to quality health services across all regions.
