Ekumfi Abor Medical Access
| Medical Breakdown | |
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| Health Centers | Eyisam Clinic, Essueshyia Clinic |
| Mobile Clinic Site | School |
| Education Topics Delivered at Every Clinic* | Ghanaian National Health Insurance and Importance of Referral |
| Mobile Medical Clinics Held to Date |
3 |
| Most Recent Brigade | January 2014 |
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*Beginning December 2013. All topics prior include: malaria, nutrition, family planning, water (including Life Straw education), hygiene and sanitation, exercise and stretching and oral health and hygiene. |
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| Additional Information | |
| General Community Profile | |
| Pre-Brigade Curriculum | |
| January 2014 Data Informatics Report | |
Abor is situated directly off the main road, the Accra – Cape Coast
Highway, which gives the community strong accessibility. Public
transportation is easily available for community members.
Available Medical Facilities
There is a government clinic located in Eyisam, a neighbouring
community, which is approximately a 15 minute walk away. The
Essuesyhia Clinic is a larger facility and is also about a 15 minute
walk from Abor. The nearest Regional Hospital is in Saltpond, which
is a 15-20 minute drive. As Abor is located on the main Accra-Cape
Coast Highway, medical facilities are easily accessible to community
members however they must prioritize their health by saving to afford
transportation to these facilities.
District Information
The Ekumfi District has 57 communities with a total population of around
65,775. There are 7 CHPS Zones servicing the Ekumfi area, which are
equipped with Community Nurses, Midwives and Volunteers. There are
5 Public and Private Clinics in the district that offer more services than
the local CHPS Zones. The closest district hospital is in the neighboring
district of Mfantseman in the town of Saltpond. However, the closest
regional hospital with a large variety of services is located in Cape
Coast, approximately a 1 hour drive from Mankessim.
Community Volunteers
There are six Community Health Volunteers in Abor whose training
has been funded by Plan Ghana, trained by the government in first
aid for children ages 0-5. Two traditional birth assistants are present in Abor to aid women in delivering their babies at home. The traditional birth attendants are trained by midwives to identify when the situation is beyond their control and when to refer to the hospital. These traditional birth attendants usually service the community members who have traditional religious beliefs. The traditional birth attendants are paid per service provided.
Past Medical Brigades to Ekumfi Abor
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| Medical Chapter | Month | Volunteers | Total HCPs | # of Consults | # of Referrals | Education Topics Delivered |
| Saint Louis University | January 2014 | 35 | 7 Ghanaian HCPs, 2 Foreign HCPs | 692 | 43 | National Health Insurance Scheme, Referral System, Reproductive Health |
Current Community Initiatives
There are no current initiatives in Abor.
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