Doninga community record high illiteracy rate

 Illiteracy rate in the Doninga electoral area, in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region is said to be one of the highest in the region. 

The predominant farming community with a population of over two thousand can only boast of 3 primary schools and a Junior High school. 

These facilities are without adequate furniture as pupils lie on their stomachs to learn. Children of school going age in the area have to walk seven kilometers to Wupiensi primary, to access primary education. 

The situation has undoubtedly contributed to high illiteracy rate in the area. 

Speaking to Radio Ghana'S Isaac Asare , the Assembly member for the area, Stephen Ajubil, said lack of basic school infrastructure has affected the quality of teaching and learning, and as a result teachers often refuse postings to the area. 

Mr Ajubil, is calling on government to as a matter of urgency, expand educational facilities with teacher to accommodate and entice teachers posted to the schools in the area.

The situation is not different with regards to health. People with various health conditions have to travel long distances to access basic health care. 

Interestingly, pregnant women during have to be carried on tricycles due to lack of ambulance to convey them to the nearest health facility. 

Mr Ajubil, also, appealed to government to provide more health facilities, particularly at Yipala to complement the efforts of the only CHPs compound at Wupiensa and the Doninga Health Centre. 

He also appealed for an ambulance for the sub district to facilitate quality health delivery.

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