23-02-14
The Upper
East Regional Health Directorate has taken delivery of 9 AG Yamaha motorbikes
and computers from UNICEF to augment and support quality health service
delivery in the region. The items valued at the cost of fifty thousand dollars
forms part of UNICEF’s commitment to support the health sector in its effort
towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5. The item which
includes scanners and colour printers with cartridges is expected to enhance
effort of health staff with regards to knowledge management and data
collection. The motorbikes on the other hand will assist health care providers
reach out to vulnerable women and children living in hard to reach areas of the
region. Presenting the items in Bolgatanga on behalf of UNICEF, the Chief of
Health and Nutrition, UNICEF-Ghana, Victor Ngongalah said UNICEF was ready to
partner any institution interested in bringing quality health to the doorstep
of the people. He noted that UNICEF as an organisation had been supporting the
GHS in its quest to reaching out to the poor and vulnerable in society and will
continue to bring hope to the needy. UNICEF he revealed is responsible for the
chunk of motorbikes used by health facilities in the region, adding that more
will be considered in the coming years to assist health professionals,
particularly, those manning the various CHP zones discharge their duties with
ease. Mr Ngongalah entreated the
regional health directorate to take ownership of the items and ensure their
good use to benefit majority of the people. The Deputy Regional Director of
Health Services, Mr Lucio Dery, acknowledged the contribution of UNICEF towards
achieving the MDGs. Mr Dery on behalf of his management team thanked UNICEF for
the gesture. He also pledged to put the items to optimal use.
GBC
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