The Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) held its close-out activities for the Country Innovation Project (CIP) in the Upper West Region.
The CIP Project is a pilot project spearheaded by the Ghana Health Service with funding support from Grand Challenges Canada which focuses on addressing issues on maternal and neonatal health for a period of 18 months with sustainability plans after the pilot period.
As the pilot initiative approached its conclusion, a close-out meeting involving five implementing districts — Jirapa, Nandom, Wa Municipal, Sissala East and Nadowli-Kaleo was held to ensure smooth transition and official handover of project assets and also assess outcomes so far.
The close-out process sought to consolidate the achievements of the project while addressing challenges identified during implementation.
In his welcome address, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Service, Dr. Josephat A. Nyuzaghl, commended the project team for their dedication, commitment and hard work throughout the implementation period. He warmly welcomed participants from the implementing districts and encouraged staff to sustain the momentum and continue the good work to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project. He expressed gratitude to the Paediatric Society of Ghana for its continuous support and collaboration.
The President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana and Project Lead, Dr. Hilda Mantebea Boye, expressed appreciation to the Regional Health Directorate for its strong collaboration and commitment towards the successful implementation of the project. She urged participants to remain dedicated and continue giving their best to sustain the project’s impact.
Also, Dr. Haruna Mahama, Co-Project Lead thanked the districts and the Regional Health Directorate for their remarkable efforts and assured the region of PSG’s continued support.
He delivered a presentation on the project overview, highlighting key achievements, challenges and recommendations.
Among the major achievements highlighted were the installation of several digital blackboards (LDBs) at health facilities, the distribution of laptops to IT officers, training for IT personnel on the use of the LDBs, and the supply of tablets to peripheral health facilities.
District focal persons also shared their experiences during the implementation of the project, with participants giving very positive feedback on the project’s impact within their respective districts.
The Regional CIP Desk Lead and Deputy Director – Administration, Mr. Prosper M. Lana, thanked the team for their commitment and encouraged members to continue working diligently to sustain the gains achieved under the project. He gave assurance the Regional Health Directorate will continue to engage beneficiary districts to ensure sustainability of the project activities to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
The programme concluded with the presentation of certificates and training materials to participating facilities
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Upper West Regional Health Directorate
