Dambai: The Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Ghana Health Service (GHS), has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for 30 over the counter (OTC) medicine sellers on family planning and data management.
According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop for OTC medicine sellers was held at the Bosatsu hotel in Dambai, facilitated by Ms. Veronica Kaka, Oti Regional Public Health Officer, and Madam Juliet Akorlie, Krachi East Municipal Public Health Officer.
The training covered aspects of family planning, including counseling techniques, contraceptive methods, and referral protocols, aiming to enhance the knowledge and skills of OTC sellers in providing family planning services and managing data effectively.
The participants were expected to gain insights into providing client-centered care and navigating complex family planning needs. Some participants, including Mr. Mark Nilimor and Madam Gladys Komashie, expressed appreciation for the training, stating that it had broadened their understanding of family planning and equipped them with skills to support clients effectively.
They mentioned that empowering OTC sellers from the three selected Municipal and District Assemblies in the Region will contribute to improved health outcomes and increased access to family planning information and services in the area.
The training is expected to improve access to family planning services in the region, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas where OTC sellers play a role in healthcare delivery.
