By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu
Angornya-Ada, April 25, GNA — Mr Emmanuel Akortia, the Assembly Member for the Angornya–Adonorkorpe Electoral Area in the Ada East District, has mobilised residents and machinery to clear overgrown bushes around the Teyekpiti Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound after reports of reptile invasion.
The intervention followed complaints from health workers about snakes and other reptiles frequenting the facility, creating fear among staff and patients.
The exercise, carried out on Friday, was prompted by concerns raised by nurses who said the situation posed a serious safety risk and affected their willingness to work at the facility.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Akortia said the situation had created insecurity at the health centre, with some nurses reportedly considering leaving.
“There was insecurity for both the nurses and clients, so when the issue was brought to my attention, I had to organise for the area to be cleared,” he said.
Mr Akortia noted that although the CHPS compound had not yet been officially handed over to the community, residents took the initiative to provide materials, essential tools and furnishings to ensure it became operational.
“We collaborated with the Health Directorate, which provided nurses, but they have been complaining about the snake invasion, which prompted this exercise,” he explained.
Some nurses expressed appreciation for the support and appealed for additional assistance to address other challenges confronting the facility.
They also called on the authorities to improve the road linking the community to the main Ada Foah–Kasseh Road, noting that its poor condition hampers the referral of emergency cases.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Lydia Kukua Asamoah