Road accidents, teenage pregnancies, major health challenges in Amansie South

INCREASING spate of road accidents, high rate of teenage pregnancies are worrying health issues confronting health workers in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti region. Road accident cases accounted for about 80 per cent of emergency cases in 2025, while a total of 728 teenage pregnancies were recorded in the district during the same period.

Mr Ofosu Kwabi Nasas, the District Director of Health Services, who announced these worrying trends in the district, said five deaths were recorded in these road accidents.

• Bishop Owusu Akyeaw

He was speaking at the 2025 annual performance review meeting of the health directorate at Manso-Adubia.

Mr Nasas expressed concern over the high rate of motor accidents in the district, attributing part of the problem to the poor state of road networks.

He said the dilapidated roads did not only contribute to accidents but also delayed timely access to healthcare services.

He therefore, appealed to the government to prioritise road rehabilitation within the district to help reduce accidents and improve emergency response.

Mr Nasas said the district recorded 728 cases of teenage pregnancies in 2025, describing the situation as alarming and a significant public health concern.

He urged parents and guardians to intensify supervision and guidance of their children to help curb the growing trend.

He emphasised that, stronger parental involvement, community education, and collaboration among stakeholders would be essential in addressing the issue and safeguarding the future of young girls in the district.

The Health Director further lamented the challenges facing healthcare workers in the district, particularly the high cost of accommodation because of the area’s active mining activities.

He explained that, high rent had made it difficult for many health professionals to secure affordable housing, forcing some to request for transfers to other districts.

He appealed to the government and relevant authorities to consider providing housing support for health workers to retain skilled personnel and ensure effective healthcare delivery.

In addition to housing challenges, Mr Nasas noted that, the district was currently facing a shortage of healthcare personnel.

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