Residents of Leiro in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region have received a major boost in healthcare delivery following the completion and handover of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound.
The project, funded by the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), was executed by Saeefa Kpierwaare Ventures and completed within schedule. The facility was officially handed over to the community on 14th July 2026 by the Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Hon. Prof. Titus Kofi Beyuo, together with representatives of the District Assembly led by the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Dennis Menace Bayuo.
Speaking at the ceremony, the District Coordinating Director indicated that the construction of the CHPS compound aligns with the broader healthcare policy direction of President John Dramani Mahama, which seeks to reduce the long distances people travel to access medical care. He urged the community to make good use of the facility and ensure proper maintenance, while also supporting healthcare professionals posted to serve in the area.
On behalf of the traditional authorities, the Chief of Buli, Kuoro Baligya Tongoro, accepted the facility and officially handed it over to the Chief of Leiro, expressing confidence that it would significantly improve healthcare delivery in the community.
The Chief of Leiro, Konchirgangn, Naa Fidelis Kuuzie VI, expressed appreciation to the Member of Parliament and all stakeholders for responding to the community’s long-standing request for a health facility. He assured that the people of Leiro would take good care of the facility and extend maximum cooperation to health workers assigned there.
The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Jerdu Bin-eranaa Nuhu also commended the authorities for the initiative, noting that a nurse has already been posted to the facility to begin service delivery. He assured the community of continued support to ensure the durability and effective operation of the CHPS compound.
The Member of Parliament in his remarks emphasized the government’s commitment to improving healthcare access in rural communities. He revealed that two CHPS compounds had been awarded in the district, with another ongoing project in Hamile nearing completion. He further assured residents that equipment for the Leiro facility would soon be supplied to make it fully operational.
He concluded by calling on the people of Leiro and surrounding communities to remain peaceful and united in order to attract more development to the area.
The new CHPS compound is expected to greatly reduce the burden of long-distance travel for healthcare and improve overall health outcomes for residents in Leiro and nearby communities.
