Accra, June 07, GNA – Frontline health workers in the Agortime Ziope District of Ghana’s Volta Region have received training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
The training organised by World Vision Ghana, through its Agortime Ziope Area Programme, was aimed at strengthening safety standards and promoting healthier healthcare environments.
The training, held in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), brought together over 50 nurses, midwives, community health officers, laboratory technicians, physician assistants and disease control officers from various Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and health centres across the Agortime Ziope District.
The training was also to equip health workers with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to prevent and control the spread of infections within health facilities and communities.
This forms part of World Vision’s continued commitment to building resilient health systems that prioritise the safety of patients, healthcare providers, and communities, especially in light of lessons learnt during public health emergencies like cholera, monkeypox, Ebola, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among others.
Speaking at the opening session, Mr Eric Opoku Agyarko, the Agortime Cluster Programmes Manager, underscored the importance of IPC in delivering quality healthcare services.
“Infection prevention is not just a health issue; it’s a life-saving responsibility. By investing in the capacity of our health workers, we are investing in the well-being of entire communities,” he said.
The training, which was facilitated by staff from the national and regional Ghana Health Service, namely Mrs Joyce Amponsah and Mrs Rejoice Anku, guided participants through topics including standard precautions, hand hygiene, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), waste management, and environmental cleanliness.
The training also featured demonstrations and interactive sessions to reinforce practical application.
Madam Mabel Offeibea, a midwife at Akewtteh CHPs compound, said that the training was both timely and eye-opening.
“Sometimes we take routine precautions for granted, but this session reminded us how critical every step is, from washing hands properly to disposing of medical waste safely,” she shared.
Mr Emmanuel Ayaanga Ayaamga, the District Health Director of GHS, expressed gratitude to World Vision Ghana for their continuous support of the health sector.
Mr Ayaanga added that the knowledge gained would be cascaded to other health workers and volunteers in the district to ensure a wider impact.
World Vision Ghana remains committed to supporting local health systems to reduce preventable illnesses and deaths, especially among children and vulnerable groups.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade