A Free Primary Healthcare Post, locally known as a “Health Kiosk”, was officially opened on Friday, September 11 at the Sogakope Market in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region. The facility, part of the national Free Primary Healthcare policy, will provide free essential health services, routine screening and immediate emergency triage within the busy commercial centre.
South Tongu District Chief Executive Victoria Dzeklo highlighted the importance of locating primary healthcare services in high‑density commercial areas to protect community health and economic wellbeing. She urged market women and residents to take advantage of the kiosk, stressing that early diagnosis can save lives and reduce the economic burden of prolonged illness.
Member of Parliament Maxwell Kwame Lukutor said the project was secured through sustained technical engagement and lobbying, and that he personally facilitated aspects of the site survey to ensure the kiosk was successfully located within the market. He noted that South Tongu is one of ten constituencies in the Volta Region benefiting from the current phase of the national programme.
Traditional leaders, representatives of the South Tongu District Assembly, the Ghana Health Service, market executives and traders attended the commissioning. They praised the government and the District Assembly for bringing basic healthcare services closer to residents and called for continued investment in infrastructure and other amenities at major trading centres.
The facility is expected to be particularly beneficial for traders and other workers who find it difficult to leave their businesses to access healthcare at conventional health facilities.
