Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate

22/10/2026

*3rd Quarter Maternal and Perinatal Support Services Meeting – Zone 3*

On 20th October 2026, the Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate hosted healthcare professionals and stakeholders from facilities across Zone 3 (Ayawaso East, Ayawaso North, Ayawaso West and Ayawaso Central) at the National Mosque Conference Room, Kanda.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review maternal and newborn health outcomes, share experiences and agree on practical measures to improve care across the zone.

Dr. Victor Hagan, Municipal Director of Health Services for Ayawaso East, welcomed participants and presented an overview of zonal maternal and perinatal mortality, highlighting key trends, challenges and priorities for collective action.

Representing the Regional Director, the Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Madam Vivian Dwira conveyed the Regional Directorate’s goodwill and appreciation for staff’s continued efforts towards achieving set targets. She also reaffirmed the Directorate’s readiness to provide support.

Teams from 37 Military Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, University of Ghana Medical Centre and Mustard Health Services presented findings from maternal and perinatal death audits, sharing lessons and committing to improvements in care.
In attendance were the Directors and Medical Superintendents of all Facilities in the Zone, along with their frontline maternal and perinatal health staff.

Discussions, led by the Regional Maternal Health Focal Person, Dr. David Aduamah, focused on early antenatal booking, timely referrals, emergency preparedness, effective communication and adherence to clinical protocols. Participants also committed to strengthening newborn resuscitation training, death audits and data reporting.

In her concluding remarks, Dr. Charlotte-Alberta Cato, Regional Deputy Director of Clinical Care, commended the team for a well-organised programme and encouraged participants to intensify efforts to prevent maternal and perinatal deaths.

The meeting ended with a closing prayer by Dr. John Antwi.

*Every audit is an opportunity to learn, improve care and give more mothers and newborns the chance to survive and thrive.*

16/06/2026

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More than 500 pupils from the Nima Cluster of Schools and over 100 residents of the Nima community have benefited from a comprehensive health screening

15/06/2026

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate, in collaboration with Clear Horizon Ghana-Canada, successfully organized a two-day health screening exercise with a primary focus on eye care.

This initiative, which marks a pioneering effort within the municipality, highlights the Directorate’s unwavering commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and promoting preventive health practices among residents.

The program provided an important platform for the early detection, treatment, and awareness of eye-related conditions, contributing significantly to the overall well-being of the community.

The first day of the screening was conducted at the Nima Cluster of Schools, where pupils underwent comprehensive eye examinations. The exercise was aimed at identifying and addressing vision challenges at an early stage, thereby supporting improved eye health and enhancing academic performance among school children.

The second phase of the program was held at the forecourt of the Nima Polyclinic and was opened to the general public. The exercise attracted a large number of participants within the municipality and surrounding communities, providing a valuable opportunity for individuals to access free and essential healthcare services.

The program was graced by key stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Yahaya Jamal, as well as imams, traditional leaders, and other opinion leaders within the community. Medical professionals from Nima Polyclinic, Jubilee Polyclinic, and the 37 Military Hospital played an instrumental role in delivering quality healthcare services and ensuring the overall success of the exercise.

While the primary focus of the initiative was eye screening, additional health services were provided to ensure a holistic approach to healthcare delivery. This included tuberculosis (TB) screening, HIV testing and counseling, malaria testing, blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, and mental health screening. This integrated approach enabled participants to benefit from a wide range of preventive and diagnostic services.

Individuals diagnosed with eye conditions were provided with free prescription glasses and appropriate medications, helping to address immediate health needs and significantly improve their quality of life. The exercise recorded a positive impact by enhancing early detection, raising health awareness, and increasing access to essential medical services within the community.

This maiden exercise will be institutionalized as an annual program within the municipality. The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate, together with its partners, remains firmly committed to sustaining and expanding such initiatives to reach a wider population. Through these continued efforts, the Directorate aims to further enhance access to quality healthcare services and promote healthier communities in the years ahead.

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate expresses its profound gratitude to its partners, Clear Horizon Ghana-Canada, for their invaluable support and collaboration in making this program a success. Appreciation is also extended to the dedicated medical teams from the 37 Military Hospital, Nima Polyclinic, and Jubilee Polyclinic for their professionalism, commitment, and tireless efforts throughout the exercise.

The Directorate further acknowledges the support of all stakeholders, including community leaders and dignitaries, whose presence contributed to the success of the program. Finally, sincere thanks are extended to all individuals who participated in the screening exercise.

04/06/2026

PATH Supports Health Service Delivery in Ayawaso East Municipality

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate has this past week received a donation of essential work items from global health organization, PATH - GHANA . The brief ceremony conducted in the Directorate’s Conference Room saw high ranking delegates from PATH’s Ghana Office led by Country Manager John Bawa hand over branded and stocked “School Health Service Bags” to support healthcare delivery within the Municipality.

The donation comes on the heels of a successful two-year Early Childhood Development Project conducted in Ayawaso East under the auspices of the Ghana Health Service (Family Health Division) and PATH, with support from the Bainum Family Foundation. The project sought to identify and address gaps in the health and nutrition services that some 12 selected early childhood development centres receive in the Municipality, and has contributed to improving the health and wellbeing of learners.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Directorate, the Municipal Health Director Dr Victor Hagan, expressed appreciation to PATH for its unwavering commitment to strengthening health systems and supporting public health interventions. He assured that the donation will enhance the Directorate's capacity to deliver quality health services and sustain gains made through the revamped school health programme.

Head of Nursing at the Directorate, DCNO Patricia Ania extended the sincere thanks of the School Health Team and all staff, while also pledging to make the best use of the support to improve health outcomes in the Municipality. Special mention was made of Dr. Patience Dapaah and her staff whose dedication and advocacy have left an indelible mark on all associated with the Project.
The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate is grateful to PATH and all stakeholders whose collaboration continues to make a positive impact on the health of our communities.

04/05/2026

2026 World Malaria Day celebration at the Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate!!!

Together, we can eliminate Malaria

02/05/2026

*Ayawaso East Marks World Malaria Day with Free Health Screening*

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate, in partnership with the West African Rescue Association - WARA, successfully organised a free health screening for residents of Nima to commemorate World Malaria Day.

The exercise, which was well attended, formed part of efforts to raise awareness on malaria prevention while promoting early detection of conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

In his remarks, the Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr. Victor Hagan, highlighted progress made towards malaria control, noting Ayawaso East’s inclusion among 21 districts in the Region earmarked for malaria elimination.

The Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Baba Jamal (MP), encouraged residents to take responsibility for their health by maintaining clean environments and using insecticide-treated nets.

Residents, commuters, and community leaders benefited from screenings for malaria, TB, blood sugar, and other health checks, delivered by a dedicated team from the Directorate, 37 Military Hospital, Jubilee and Nima Polyclinics, alongside WARA.

WARA also supported the Directorate with essential items to strengthen services at CHPS compounds across the Municipality.

Together, we can eliminate Malaria

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30/04/2026

*Ayawaso East MHD organises Malaria & HPV Awareness Health Walk*

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate has organised a successful awareness health walk and float through the principal streets of the Municipality as part of activities marking World Malaria Day and promoting the uptake of the newly routinised HPV vaccine for girls aged 9–14 years.

Joined by community leaders, local chiefs stakeholders and students, our team of health workers and volunteers engaged residents in the Nima market, and busy adjoining communities with key messages on malaria prevention. These messages were centred on keeping their environment clean, sleeping under insecticide-treated nets, and seeking early treatment when ill.

The health march and float also highlighted the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer among women, with parents and guardians encouraged to ensure all eligible girls in the Municipality are vaccinated.

Residents were further informed about upcoming free health screening exercises, including malaria testing, TB screening, blood sugar checks, and other basic assessments.

These essential health checks are to be conducted on Thursday 30th April at the Ashaiman Station (Nima Market) and NADMO Head Office in Kanda.

The combined team of healthcare professionals from 37 Military Hospital, NADMO, Jubilee and Nima Polyclinic committed themselves to continue working together to prevent malaria and protect the future of Ayawaso East.


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23/04/2026

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate on Wednesday 15th April 2026 hosted a successful second quarter stakeholder dialogue session with discussions on the upcoming World Malaria Day and African Vaccination Week taking centre stage.

The highly interactive meeting brought together representatives from the Municipal Assembly, Traditional and Religious Leaders, Representatives from the Municipality's health facilities, and partner organizations to join members of the DHMT for key deliberations aimed at leveraging collaborations and shared responsibility to ensure desirable health outcomes in the Municipality.

Participants on the day actively engaged in these discussions, underscoring their commitment to support the Directorate’s drive towards implementing successful health interventions in Ayawaso East.

For World Malaria Day, the Directorate announced a partnership with West African Rescue Association - WARA (associated with International SOS) to commemorate this all-important Day as a priority District for Malaria Elimination in the Region.
Activities will be centred on strong community advocacy for Malaria Elimination and educational sessions in basic schools.
Activities will be crowned off with a general community health screening at the Nima-Ashaiman transport station on Thursday 30th April.

On African Vaccination Week, the Directorate emphasized the importance of immunization in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and shared strategies to improve vaccine uptake and address misconceptions within communities.
The upcoming campaign will span from 27th April to 3rd May and will offer an opportunity for a Mop-Up vaccination campaign while also focusing on improving uptake of the newly introduced HPV Vaccine among girls aged 9-14 in the Municipality.

25/03/2026

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate, together with Nima Polyclinic, Jubilee Polyclinic, and the 37 Military Hospital, marked World TB Day with a series of community outreach activities aimed at increasing awareness and promoting early detection of tuberculosis.

Our teams visited markets, schools, health facility OPDs, trotro stations, and other public spaces to deliver health talks and offer free TB screening to community members. These engagements helped educate residents on TB symptoms, prevention, and the importance of seeking early care.

This year’s global theme, “Yes!!! We Can End TB,” highlighted the power of collective action in eliminating the disease. We appreciate the support of all partners, staff, and community members who contributed to a successful event.
Together, we remain committed to building a healthier, TB‑free community.

24/03/2026

The Ayawaso East Municipal Health Directorate extends its hearty compliments to the Office of the President Medical Centre, a key healthcare facility in the Ayawaso East Municipality, for being adjudged the 3rd Best Polyclinic in the Greater Accra Region for the year 2025.

This remarkable recognition, conferred on the Facility at the Regional Health Performance Review Meeting is testament to the quality, patient-centred healthcare services being championed in the Municipality.

We are confident that this accolade is just the start of greater feats to be chalked by our hardworking staff of the Office of the President Medical Centre.

Ayekooo once again to the entire Team.
Keep shining and raising the bar in service excellence! 🌟