Western North Regional Health Directorate, Bodi

07/09/2026

Western North Region kick start Free Primary Health Care in all the nine(9) districts.
Visit any Health Centre, Clinic, CHPS facility to access free healthcare services.
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07/09/2026

Peer Review exercise at Essam Government Hospital

24/08/2026

Western North Regional Minister Calls for Urgent Action to Reduce Maternal Deaths

The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has called on stakeholders across the region to make maternal health a priority and support efforts to save the lives of pregnant women.

The call follows the Western North Regional Health Directorate’s 2026 mid-year performance review, which revealed that 16 maternal deaths were recorded between January and June 2026.

The Regional Minister described the situation as unfortunate and urged religious leaders, traditional authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to intensify public education and awareness on maternal health.

According to him, it is deeply worrying for a woman who is expected to give birth and bring new life into the world to lose her own life in the process.

He said the Health Directorate had identified the challenges contributing to maternal deaths and was intensifying efforts to address them.

Mr. Brentum therefore urged all stakeholders and residents in the Western North Region to support health professionals and collaborate with the Regional Health Directorate to reduce preventable maternal deaths.

He stressed that collective action, increased awareness and timely access to healthcare would be critical in protecting the lives of mothers and ensuring safer childbirth across the region.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

2026 Mid-Year Performance Review of the Western North Regional Health Directorate.

06/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week 2026

The Western North Regional Health Directorate joins the rest of Ghana and the global community in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week 2026, under the theme:

"Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works."

As part of this year's observance, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is calling for stronger family and community support for nursing mothers. Breastfeeding is not solely the responsibility of mothers; it is a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of families, healthcare providers, employers, communities, policymakers, and the media.

Breastfeeding gives every child the best possible start in life. Breast milk provides vital nutrients, protects infants against life-threatening illnesses such as diarrhoea and pneumonia, reduces the risk of allergies, supports brain development, and promotes healthy facial and dental growth.

This year's campaign highlights the need to build on successful interventions, strengthen support systems, and ensure that every mother receives the encouragement and care needed to breastfeed successfully.

This August and beyond, let us stand with every breastfeeding mother. Together, we can protect what works, strengthen support networks, and ensure that no mother or child is left behind.
The region is engaging nursing mothers, community members, creating awareness through radio stations, CWCs, churches and mosques.
Breastfeeding is not the responsibility of mothers alone. It is a shared national responsibility.

30/07/2026

Commomeration of World Hepatitis Day 2026. Theme, " *Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,"*
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‎The Western North Regional Health Directorate, in collaboration with Bibiani Anhiawso Bekwai Municipality Health Directorate, has commemorated the *2026 World Hepatitis Day* held at the Municipal Hospital.
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‎The event brought together health workers, community members, students, and the general public to raise awareness on viral hepatitis, promote early detection, and encourage preventive measures against the

Keynote Address by Dr. Paulina Clara Appiah, Regional Director of Health Services.

She underscored the importance of increasing public awareness on hepatitis, emphasizing that early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential in reducing the burden of the disease and preventing complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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‎She further encouraged the public to adopt healthy lifestyles, get vaccinated where eligible, and seek prompt medical attention when necessary.
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‎𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞
‎As part of the day's activities, free hepatitis screening services were offered to staff, students and the public.
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‎The screening exercise aimed to facilitate early detection, promote linkage to care for individuals who tested positive, and reinforce the importance of knowing one's hepatitis status.
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‎Health education sessions were also conducted to provide participants with information on the modes of transmission, prevention, treatment options, and the need to eliminate stigma associated with viral hepatitis.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐃𝐫. *Mary Amoah* reaffirmed the directorates commitment to strengthening hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment and public education as part of efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat in line with national and global health targets.
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‎She emphasized that government efforts alone is not enough in eliminating hepatitis adding that elimination requires efforts from individuals, community leaders, faith-based support and educational institutions.
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‎The successful collaboration between the Western North Regional Health Directorate and the Bibiani Anhiawso Bekwai Municipal Health Directorate demonstrates the collective commitment of the Ghana Health Service to improving public health and ensuring equitable access to preventive healthcare services.
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29/07/2026

World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.

The World Hepatitis Day 2026 theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” is a call to remove the barriers that stand between people and the services that can save their lives. Viral hepatitis continues to be a major cause of preventable illness and death worldwide.

In the Ghana and the Western North region, our focus is on "ELIMINATION FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, RIGHT NOW!!!
Get Screened!!!