Overview
Kpando Municipal is one of the eighteen (18) Municipalities and Districts in the Volta Region of Ghana and it is one of the oldest in the country. It has, for the purpose of health administration, a total of five sub-municipalities namely; Kpando, Gbefi-Gadza, Sovie-Kudzra, Torkor and Agbenoxoe.
The Municipality lies within Latitudes 6° 20’ N and 7° 05’ N, and Longitude 0° 17’ E. It shares boundaries with Biakoye District in the north, Afadzato South to the East and North Dayi District in the south. The Volta Lake, which stretches over 80km of the coastal line, demarcates the western boundary. The Municipality covers approximately a total land area of 820 square kilometres representing 4.5% of the Volta Region with almost 30% of the land submerged by the Volta Lake. Kpando the Municipal capital, is about 70km from Ho, the
The population of the municipal is 61,037as projected from the 2023 Population and Household Census with a growth rate of 2.5%. The table below indicates the five sub-municipals and their population demographic pattern.
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Municipal Population (2023 Projected) |
61,037 |
|
WIFA (24% of pop) |
14,648 |
|
Chn 0-11 months (4% of pop) |
2,441 |
|
Chn 12-23 months (2.5% of pop) |
1,526 |
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Chn 24-59 months (8.3% of pop) |
5,066 |
|
Expected Pregnancy (4% of pop) |
2,441 |
Climate
he climate of the District is tropical, greatly influenced by South West monsoon winds from the Atlantic Ocean and dry Harmattan wind from Sahara desert.
There are three main seasons, two rainy seasons and one Harmattan.
Major rainy season – March to July
Minor rainy season – August to October
Dry (Harmattan) season – November to February
The Kpando Municipal Health Directorate is a pivotal institution responsible for providing technical and administrative support for health service provision within the municipality. As a cornerstone of the health system, the Directorate focuses on various crucial areas such as resource mobilization and distribution, planning, training, and research programs. The Directorate operates within the framework of national policies and regional priorities to ensure that health services are effectively delivered to all communities in the Municipality.
Vision
To achieve a healthy and prosperous municipality where all residents have access to sustainable, high-quality healthcare services.
Mission
To provide leadership and support for the delivery of comprehensive and equitable health services, promote preventive measures, and strengthen the overall health system through effective planning, resource management, and collaboration with stakeholders.
At the Kpando Municipal Health Directorate, a transformational leadership style is predominantly applied. This style emphasizes inspiring and motivating team members (Nurses, Doctors, Allied health Professionals, and all health workers) in the municipality to exceed their own limitations, fostering innovation, following standard Operating Guidelines and promoting a collaborative environment. The transformational leader at the Municipal health Directorate empower health staff, and actively involve them in decision-making processes to achieve the GHS’s common goal.
