Residents of Nwawasu in the Sunyani Municipality are calling for the construction of a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound following rising cases of snake bites in the farming community.
Mr Awudu Razack, Chairman of the Nwawasu Unit Committee, said the absence of a nearby health facility was putting lives at risk, as residents often had to walk long distances or rely on bicycles to seek treatment at the Atronie Health Centre.
According to him, the community of more than 5,000 people had recorded several snake bite incidents in recent months, with one victim reportedly dying while being transported for treatment.
“The snake bites are becoming too much to bear,” Mr Razack said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.
He explained that a CHPS compound in the area would not only serve Nwawasu but also benefit nearby communities including Asamoakrom, Akenkensu, Kuffuor Camp, Ankamakrom and Tuobodom.
Mr Razack added that his uncle was also bitten by a snake two months ago and was still receiving treatment at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital.
He appealed to government and health authorities to urgently provide the community with a health facility to improve emergency care and save lives.
