Bolgatanga: Mr. Stephen Bordotsiah, the Bolgatanga Municipal Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has given the Municipal Health Directorate a major facelift. The entire structure was repainted in the GHS standard green and white colours, fitted with new office logistics and air-conditioners, and enclosed with a newly constructed fence wall, creating a more conducive working environment for staff.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bordotsiah, who spearheaded the project through management's initiative, stated that the exercise was part of the Service's rebranding agenda. He noted, 'The rebranding agenda of the GHS started with us, so we renovated the Directorate by adhering to the standard colours and ensuring the work environment is conducive for the team.'
As part of management's vision to upgrade the Bolgatanga Health Centre into a primary hospital for improved quality service delivery, the operational capacity of the facility's medical laboratory was also enhanced. The laboratory was equipped with a haematology analyzer to conduct complete blood count tests, crucial for diagnosing anaemia, leukemia, and other blood disorders.
Mr. Bordotsiah also revealed that the theatre, where caesarean sections are performed, was upgraded. Last month, approximately 60 deliveries were conducted, 16 of which were caesarean sections. He mentioned that the availability of the theatre had eased pressure on the Regional Hospital, with many residents now preferring the Bolgatanga Health Centre over other facilities.
Since assuming leadership of the Directorate on June 30, 2022, Mr. Bordotsiah has been reassigned to head the Bawku West District Directorate, as per a letter dated August 4, 2025, signed by Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakari, Upper East Regional Director of the GHS. He highlighted his achievements, including the completion of the Bolgatanga Health Centre laboratory, initiated by his predecessor, and the establishment of similar facilities at the Coronation, Sokabisi, and Nayariga Health Centres, with another under construction at Sumbrungu.
Through the support of the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Mr. Isaac Adongo, two maternity blocks were constructed at Kalbeo and Anyukawkaw to advance universal health coverage. Additionally, the Yepala Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, constructed in collaboration with the Municipal Assembly, is nearing completion, while those at Zaare and Kulbia are under construction. Proposals have also been made for additional compounds at Sawaba and Warabisi under the President's initiative to construct two CHPS compounds annually in each district.
Mr. Bordotsiah expressed gratitude to the Regional Director and staff for their support and urged health workers across the Municipality to continue offering professional and dedicated service to the public. Staff members commended his leadership style and commitment to duty. Madam Alberta Doyo Ackwerh, a Senior Midwife at the Daporitindongo CHPS compound, remarked on his decisiveness and belief in teamwork, while Mr. Abubakar Sadique Dawda, a Senior Staff Nurse at the Bolgatanga Health Centre, praised the Director's transformative impact and approachable nature.
