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The Directorate of Primary Health Care (DPHC), led by its Director, Dr Brima Osaio Kamara, has conducted a field visit to some of the most remote Peripheral Health Units (PHUs) in the riverine areas of Bonthe District as part of efforts to assess healthcare delivery challenges.
The delegation included the PHC Fellow, Chief Community Health Officer (CHO), District Medical Officer, District Council Engineer, and other members of the District Health Management Team (DHMT). The team departed early in the morning from Yargoi in Imperi Chiefdom.
The visit began with a boat journey at 7:00 a.m., followed by a five-mile trek on foot and later a canoe ride to reach Benduma in Kwameibaikrim Chiefdom. Upon arrival, the team discovered that a school quarter was being used as a makeshift health facility due to the absence of a dedicated structure.
The assessment continued in Tei within the same chiefdom, where the Community Health Post was found to be in a dilapidated condition. The facility is currently operated by only two health workers, serving a large catchment population.
At Benducha Community Health Centre (CHC), which recently suffered a fire outbreak that drew public attention, the situation remains critical. Health services, including consultations and maternal deliveries, are currently being provided in a staff quarter due to the destruction of the main facility.
The DPHC has since initiated discussions with local communities on behalf of the Ministry of Health to explore both immediate and long-term interventions to address the challenges identified.
A comprehensive report, including photographic evidence from the field visit, is expected to be submitted to the leadership of the Ministry of Health.
The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the vision of the Minister of Health, Dr Austin Demby, under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, to strengthen Peripheral Health Units nationwide and ensure they are capable of delivering quality healthcare services across all stages of life.
