The Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate has expressed concerned over the number of people who lost their lives last year in the Municipality.
Data from the Health Directorate indicates that death rate in the Upper East Regional capital increased by 14 percent in 2023.
The leading cause of the deaths in the year, it further indicates, is Septicaemia followed by Pneumonia, liver disease, neonatal asphyxia, CVA, hypertension and tuberculosis.
Speaking at the 2023 Performance Review Meeting of the Municipality held on February 21, 2024 at the Directorate, Municipal Director of Health Services Stephen Bodotsia expressed worry over the development.
“It is said to note that the death rate has increased by 14 percent (874) in the year 2023. The chief causes of these deaths included Septicaemia, followed by Pneumonia, liver disease, neonatal asphyxia, CVA, hypertension and tuberculosis,” he said.
The Annual Performance Review of the Municipality brought together health authorities and workers as well as other stakeholders to assess the performance of health indicators in the preceding year and to formulate policies and programmes to ensure improved performance.
It also saw the recognition of health facilities and workers, who have been outstanding, in the delivery of healthcare in the Municipality in the year under review.
