News:
August 22, 2013
In a bid to improve the quality of health delivery in the South Dayi District, Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Edem Asimah has constructed nurses’ quarters for the Peki government hospital to house the health workers who work at the facility.
The facility which is soon to be handed over to the hospital authorities is worth GHC 90,000 and was built with proceeds from the MPs share of his National Health Insurance Scheme fund.
Speaking to Ghanamps.gov.gh, Hon. Edem Asimah stated that his decision to provide the nurses with accommodation follow an appeal by the Doctor in charge of the hospital, Dr. Kumi who expressed concern over the lack of residential facilities for his nursing staff.
According to the MP, the lack of bungalows for the nurses created a situation where some of the health workers declined posting to the Peki hospital, a development that negatively affected the development of quality health delivery in the area.
He was confident that with the provision of their place of abode, the nurses will not worry themselves about where to lay their heads but will rather discharge their duties efficiently.
Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh