By Samuel Ofori Boateng, GNA
Manso-Adubia (Ash), March 11, GNA – Increasing spate of road accidents, high rate of teenage pregnancies are worrying health issues confronting health workers in the Amansie South district of Ashanti.
Road accident cases accounted for about 80 per cent of emergency cases in 2025, while a total of 728 teenage pregnancies were recorded in the district during the same period.
Mr Ofosu Kwabi Nasas, the District Director of Health Services, who announced these worrying trends in the district, said five deaths were recorded in these road accidents.
He was speaking at the 2025 annual performance review meeting of the health directorate at Manso-Adubia.
Mr Nasas expressed deep concern over the high rate of motor accidents in the district, attributing part of the problem to the poor state of road networks.
He said the dilapidated roads did not only contributed to accidents but also delayed timely access to healthcare services.
He therefore, appealed to the government to prioritise road rehabilitation within the district to help reduce accidents and improve emergency response.
Mr Nasas said the district recorded 728 cases of teenage pregnancies in 2025, describing the situation as alarming and a significant public health concern.
He urged parents and guardians to intensify supervision and guidance of their children to help curb the growing trend.
He emphasised that, stronger parental involvement, community education, and collaboration among stakeholders would be essential in addressing the issue and safeguarding the future of young girls in the district.
The Health Director further lamented the challenges facing healthcare workers in the district, particularly the high cost of accommodation because of the area’s active mining activities.
He explained that, high rent had made it difficult for many health professionals to secure affordable housing, forcing some to request for transfers to other districts.
He appealed to the government and relevant authorities to consider providing housing support for health workers to retain skilled personnel and ensure effective healthcare delivery.
In addition to housing challenges, Mr Nasas noted that, the district was currently facing a shortage of healthcare personnel.
He called on the government and the Ghana Health Service to post more doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to strengthen the district’s healthcare system.
During the interactive session, some health workers also shared their challenges, highlighting that the poor road network in many parts of the district, puts their lives at risk when responding to emergencies or traveling to remote communities.
They joined the District Health Director in appealing to the government to urgently address road infrastructure challenges to ensure safer movement and improved healthcare access across the district.
The End-of-Year Review meeting served as a platform for assessing progress, identify challenges, and propose practical solutions to strengthen healthcare delivery in the Amansie South District.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/ Christabel Addo