Frontline health workers in the Agortime Ziope District of Ghana’s Volta Region have received training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
The training organized by World Vision Ghana, through its Agortime Ziope Area Programme, the initiative aims to strengthen safety standards and promote healthier healthcare environments.
The training, held in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, brought together over 50 nurses, midwives, community health officers, laboratory technicians, Physician Assistants and Disease Control Officers from various Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and health centres across the Agortime Ziope District.
The aim of the training was to equip health workers with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to prevent and control the spread of infections within health facilities and communities.
This forms part of World Vision’s continued commitment to building resilient health systems that prioritise the safety of patients, healthcare providers, and communities especially in light of lessons learned during public health emergencies like cholera, monkeypox, ebola, COVID-19 pandemic etc
Speaking at the opening session, Mr. Eric Opoku Agyarko, the Agortime Cluster Programmes Manager, underscored the importance of IPC in delivering quality healthcare services.
“Infection prevention is not just a health issue; it’s a life-saving responsibility. By investing in the capacity of our health workers, we are investing in the well-being of entire communities,” he said.
The training which was facilitated by staffs from national and regional Ghana Health Service (Mrs. Joyce Amponsah and Mrs. Rejoice Anku respectively) guided participants through topics including standard precautions, hand hygiene, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), waste management, and environmental cleanliness. The training also featured demonstrations and interactive sessions to reinforce practical application.
For Miss Mabel Offeibea, a Midwife at Akwetteh CHPs compound, the training was both timely and eye-opening. “Sometimes we take routine precautions for granted, but this session reminded us how critical every step is from washing hands properly to disposing of medical waste safely,” she shared.
The District Health Director of GHS, Mr. Emmanuel Ayaanga Ayaamga expressed his gratitude to World Vision Ghana for their continuous support to the health sector. To him, the knowledge gained will be cascaded to other health workers and volunteers in the district to ensure a wider impact.
World Vision Ghana remains committed to supporting local health systems to reduce preventable illnesses and deaths, especially among children and vulnerable groups. Through interventions like this, the Agortime Ziope Area Programme continues to demonstrate how strategic partnerships and capacity building can drive sustainable change.
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