Chief of Chiana–Yidania appeals to govt for CHPS compound to address health challenges
Yidania is one of the oldest traditional areas in Chiana, with a population of nearly 2,000. In addition to the absence of a health facility, residents rely on only two boreholes for potable water, both of which frequently break down.
The Chief of Yidania in Chiana, Pe Apechira Adda, has appealed to the government through the Kassena-Nankana West District Assembly to construct a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound to provide basic healthcare to his people.
Pe Adda revealed that he has had to convert his own house into a temporary CHPS compound to support residents, who often travel long distances to access basic healthcare.
Yidania is one of the oldest traditional areas in Chiana, with a population of nearly 2,000. In addition to the absence of a health facility, residents rely on only two boreholes for potable water, both of which frequently break down.
Speaking at the commemoration of this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day, organised by WaterAid Ghana, Pe Adda said the lack of a CHPS compound and inadequate access to clean water posed serious challenges to achieving a hygienic and healthy community.
“I would also like to use this occasion to appeal to the DCE to drill more boreholes and construct the already-demarcated CHPS compound for the Yidania Traditional Area. The scattered settlements are currently relying on just two boreholes,” he said.
He added that, “I used my house as a CHPS compound for six years.”
Pe Adda commended WaterAid for organising the Hygiene Day event, noting that it would significantly help raise awareness among community members about the importance of handwashing.
He further urged parents, teachers, and community members to instil the habit of handwashing, especially among children, to prevent the spread of infections and diseases.
“As your traditional leader, I believe that the health of our people is the wealth of our community. When we are healthy, we can farm, trade, go to school, and live happily. Let us therefore take this education seriously and put it into practice in our homes, schools, and workplaces.
He continued that, “Parents should teach their children the right way to wash their hands, teachers should remind pupils daily, and everyone should serve as an example to others.
“Let us remember that good hygiene is not just about cleanliness; it is about respect for ourselves, our families, and our environment,” he stressed.
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