Presentation (PDF) reducing-neonatal-mortality-in-anfoega-catholic-hospital-volta-region-ghana.pdf

CHIP Plan (PDF)

Details

About the Organization

• Anfoega Catholic Hospital is a Roman Catholic Mission Hospital located in the  Ho Diocese of the Volta region
• Member of the Christian Health Association of Ghana
• Legally owned the Catholic bishop of Ho
• Provides Curative as well as preventive care to a population of over 90,000
• Staff strength of 169.ie Male - 73   Female - 96 

Current Mission

To continue Christ’s Healing Ministry in bringing healing to the greatest possible number of people in the provision of total quality patient care through healers with good ethical and moral standards, who are conscientious as well as professionally competent, motivated and united in their common respect for fundamental human values. 

Proposed New Mission

To provide high quality health care in the most effective, efficient and innovative manner, to the needs of the communities and at all times using well trained personnel to continue with the Christ healing ministry. 

GAP Analysis

Major GAP

High rate of neonatal mortality.

Causes

• Inadequate  knowledge to manage conditions such as Asphyxia and Sepsis
• Delay in seeking health care
• Inadequate Medical Equipment 

Primary Focus Area of Project

• Improvement in health outcomes
• Quality of and access to care and treatment

Program Goal Statement

The Overall goal of the project is to “Reduced Neonatal Mortality Rate in Anfoega Catholic Hospital. 

CHIP Objectives

• To Reduce Neonatal Mortality Rate by 55% from 13/1000 Live Births to 6/1000 Live Births by November 2017 at Anfoega Catholic Hospital.
• To Train 70% of nurses in Asphyxia, Prematurity and Neonatal Sepsis.
• To Procure two Medical Equipment.