The Oti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Kofi Amo-Kodieh, has expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta on healthcare delivery, warning that continued violence could undermine critical health interventions in affected communities.
According to the Regional Director, the insecurity has made it difficult for health workers to access some areas, disrupting routine healthcare services and public health programmes.
He noted that maternal healthcare, child immunization campaigns, disease surveillance, and emergency medical services have all been affected by the tensions, placing vulnerable populations at greater risk.
Dr. Amo-Kodieh appealed to feuding groups and community leaders to embrace dialogue and peaceful coexistence to protect lives and ensure residents continue to receive essential healthcare services.
Health officials say prolonged instability could also hamper efforts to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
The Regional Health Directorate is working with local authorities and stakeholders to maintain healthcare delivery in accessible communities while seeking solutions to challenges created by the conflict.
Community leaders and residents have also been urged to support peacebuilding efforts to restore normalcy and allow development activities to continue uninterrupted.
The appeal comes amid growing concerns that the conflict could have long-term consequences for healthcare access and overall development in the Nkwanta area.
