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Program Overview | Success Stories

A step takes the rural dweller to a health care provider

Before the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese district started posting nurses to rural communities in 2000, the district had the highest cases of measles and infant mortality in the region. Today, most individuals in the district's underserved villages have access to health care. Story

Insecticide treated bednets power malaria control in Ghana
Akosua, a pregnant 40-year-old mother, recalls an afternoon her son was running a very high temperature and then fell unconscious. She had already lost two of her four children in this way and was terrified. In tears, she rushed Kobla to their community health officer for treatment. Story
Birim North District expands access to health care, saves lives
USAID's support for Ghana's country-wide Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) initiative in the Birim North District has resulted in a remarkable increase in people’s access to health care and ultimately in saving lives. Story
KATH Reproductive Health Center helps clients “to enjoy” their marriages
Thousands of people who have received various forms of contraception at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s (KATH) Reproductive Health Center in Kumasi, say they now have peace of mind “to enjoy” their marriages. Story
Insurance scheme enhances community members' access to healthcare
Majority of rural community members in Ghana are often unable to obtain the necessary medical treatment outside of the main harvest season because of their inability to pay. To enable sick members to seek care, irrespective of seasonal income cycles, community-based health insurance schemes are being established throughout the country. Story

 
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Last Updated on: September 23, 2009
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