By Prosper Wise Amegbe | Akpini News
DZIGBE, KPANDO — Tuesday, September 15, 2026: The Kpando Municipal Assembly has commissioned a newly constructed Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound with Staff Quarters at Dzigbe, in an effort to improve access to primary healthcare for residents of the community and surrounding areas.
The commissioning ceremony, held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, brought together municipal authorities, health officials, traditional leaders, community representatives and other stakeholders.
The occasion was chaired by Torgbui Asimadu VIII, Chief of Dzigbe. Among the dignitaries present were the Municipal Chief Executive for Kpando, Hon. Killian Donkor; Member of Parliament for Kpando, Hon. Sebastian Deh; Municipal Director of Health Services; Presiding Member of the Kpando Municipal Assembly; and Assembly Member for the Dzigbe Electoral Area, Hon. Enoch Kwaku Drah.
Traditional Leadership Welcomes the Project
In his welcome address, Torgbui Asimadu VIII commended the Kpando Municipal Assembly and the government for prioritising healthcare infrastructure in the community.
He noted that the new facility would help reduce the difficulties residents faced in accessing healthcare, particularly those who previously had to travel longer distances to seek basic medical attention.
The Dzigbe Chief also called on stakeholders and residents to ensure the facility is properly maintained to serve the community for years to come.
MCE Highlights Commitment to Healthcare
Commissioning the facility, Hon. Killian Donkor, MCE for Kpando, said the project forms part of the Assembly's commitment to bringing quality healthcare services closer to residents.
He reaffirmed the Assembly's efforts to improve social infrastructure across the municipality, stressing the importance of accessible healthcare to the well-being of communities.
MP Pledges Support
The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Hon. Sebastian Deh, also welcomed the commissioning, describing quality healthcare as an important component of community development.
He pledged his continued support for initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of constituents and contributing to development within the Kpando Municipality.
Assembly Member Welcomes Timely Intervention
For his part, Hon. Enoch Kwaku Drah, Assembly Member for the Dzigbe Electoral Area, described the project as a timely intervention for the community.
He expressed appreciation to the Municipal Assembly for the facility and said the CHPS Compound would contribute significantly to healthcare delivery in Dzigbe, particularly in meeting the healthcare needs of women and children.
Residents Express Relief
Some women in the community who spoke during interviews expressed their appreciation for the new facility.
According to them, having a healthcare facility closer to the community would help reduce the time and cost associated with travelling to access healthcare and could make it easier for residents to seek medical attention promptly.
Improving Primary Healthcare Access
The newly constructed CHPS Compound with Staff Quarters is expected to strengthen the provision of basic primary healthcare services in Dzigbe and nearby communities.
The facility is expected to support services including maternal and child healthcare, health education and basic emergency first aid, while the accompanying staff accommodation is intended to support the availability of healthcare personnel at the facility.
The commissioning of the Dzigbe CHPS Compound forms part of a broader series of infrastructure interventions undertaken by the Kpando Municipal Assembly as the municipality continues efforts to improve public services and community infrastructure.
Akpini News will continue to follow and report on development projects and initiatives across Kpando and the wider Akpini traditional area.
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