NGOs express concern about lack of midwives in Upper East

The Coalition of NGOs in Health have expressed concern about the lack of midwives in most of the health facilities in the Upper East Region.

This, the body said is hampering the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Mr Alagskomah Asakeya Noble, Vice Chairman of the Coalition, expressed the worry at this year’s 2013 Regional Health Forum organised in Bolgatanga, on the theme: “Improving Quality Healthcare for all- Citizens Rights and Responsibilities. “

He said the situation is even worse in the Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) Compounds.read more at
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