In a landmark achievement for healthcare in the middle belt, the Bono East Regional Health Directorate has reported a historic surge in maternal and newborn health indicators. Addressing the 2025 Annual Performance Review in Techiman, Regional Director Dr. Freeman Samson Samani revealed that the region has
achieved 100% postnatal care attendance, a feat described as a "Testament to Dedication" for the local health workforce.
The review, held under the theme “Improving Maternal and Newborn Health and NCD Outcomes through Quality and Accessible Primary Health Care,” highlighted a significant shift toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in one of Ghana’s youngest regions.
1. Vital Statistics: A "9-out-of-10" Success Rate
Dr. Samani detailed an impressive trajectory for maternal services, noting that the barrier to consistent clinical attendance is rapidly dissolving across the region's municipalities.
The 2025 Health Scorecard:
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Antenatal Care (ANC): 90% of pregnant women completed at least four clinical visits.
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Postnatal Care (PNC): Achieved a perfect 100% coverage rate.
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Childhood Immunization: Maintained a strong performance at 90%.
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Family Planning: Recorded a marked improvement in the "acceptor rate," signaling successful community outreach.
2. Infrastructure & Specialized Services: The "Dialysis Reset"
The Regional Minister, Mr. Francis Owusu Antwi, utilized the platform to announce critical infrastructure upgrades designed to reduce the need for patient referrals to Kumasi or Accra.
Key Regional Upgrades:
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Techiman Holy Family Hospital: Now equipped with dialysis machines to treat kidney-related diseases locally.
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Regional Hospital: Plans are "far advanced" for the construction of a dedicated Bono East Regional Hospital.
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Abandoned Projects: The Regional Coordinating Council has issued a direct mandate to District Assemblies to complete all stalled health projects immediately.
3. Human Resource Injection
To support the growing clinical volume, the region has seen a strategic influx of specialized talent. Out of 23 medical practitioners recently posted to the Bono East Region, 19 are already on active duty, significantly bolstering the doctor-to-patient ratio in rural districts.
The Bottom Line
The 2025 performance review in Techiman represents a "Primary Healthcare Reset." By achieving 100% postnatal coverage and securing dialysis equipment for the Holy Family Hospital, Bono East is proving that "Quality and Accessible Care" is attainable through localized dedication. As the region awaits its new Regional Hospital, the focus remains on sustaining these "90-plus" percentages to ensure no mother or child is left behind in the 2026 march toward Universal Health Coverage.
