Participants understood that there is an article mandating the MMDAs to organize sensitization services in the communities on the Assembly budget process
Total Participants that benefited from the sensitization were (194) (152 male 42 female) both participated actively
Participants also understood that the Assembly needs communities support to prepare the budget for the development of the Municipal
Government interventions in Agric sector which include planting for food and jobs, planting for export, support for flood affected areas, rearing for food and jobs, involvement of more women into Agric sector and support to curb the army worm canker
263 (120m, 143f) small holder farmers have an enhanced understanding of the basic concept of budgeting
Awareness created for small holder farmers on budgetary allocations to sectors of the economy
Awareness created on government and DA priority projects and plans in Agriculture sector
Participants got to understand the Government policies and interventions to support the small holder farmers in Agric by introducing planting for food and jobs, rearing for jobs and one village one dam to promote irrigation farming / Dry season farming
At least 111 (60M, 51F) community stakeholders were more aware of the their rights and responsibilities as clients and the Code of Ethics of Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enable them demand better services from health staff.
At least 111 (60M, 51F) community level stakeholders and members know of the of the opportunities/entitlements offered them as clients in the delivery of health services when their rights are violated
At least 272 (87M, 185F) community members are more aware of their rights and responsibilities as clients when they visit the health facility
community level stakeholders and members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered them as clients in the delivery of health services when their rights are violated
At least 106 (41M, 65F) community stakeholders are more aware of the their rights and responsibilities as clients and the Code of Ethics of Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enable them demand better services from health staff.
At least 106 (41M, 65F) community level stakeholders and members know of the of the opportunities/entitlements offered them as clients in the delivery of health services when their rights are violated
At least 106 (31M, 75F) community stakeholders are more aware of the their rights and responsibilities as clients and the Code of Ethics of Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enable them demand better services from health staff.
At least 106 (31M, 75F) community level stakeholders and members know of the of the opportunities/entitlements offered them as clients in the delivery of health services when their rights are violated
At least 120 (43M, 77F) community stakeholders are more aware of the their rights and responsibilities as clients and the Code of Ethics of Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enable them demand better services from health staff.
At least 120 (43M, 77F) community level stakeholders and members know the opportunities/entitlements offered them as clients in the delivery of health services when their rights are violated
At least 306 (145M, 1618F) community members were more aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities
At least 306 (145M, 1618F) community members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups.
A total of 123( 49 aged, 74 children) community members present and without valid NHIS cards at the workshop were identified by the NHIS officers to fall in the vulnerable group
At least 390 (132M, 258F) community members were more aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities
At least 390 (132M, 258F) community members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups.
A total of 162( 63 aged, 96 children and 3 disabled ) community members present and without valid NHIS cards at the workshop were identified by the NHIS officers to fall in the vulnerable group
At least 225 (98M, 127F) community members were more aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities
At least 225(98M, 127F) community members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups.
A total of 142(47 aged, 95) community members present and without valid NHIS cards at the workshop were identified by the NHIS officers to fall in the vulnerable group
At least 198 (88M, 110F) community members were more aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities
At least 198(88M, 110F) community members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups.
A total of 90( 37 aged, 51 children and 2 disabled ) community members present and without valid NHIS cards at the workshop were identified by the NHIS officers to fall in the vulnerable group
At least 164 (89M, 75F) community members were more aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities
At least 164(89M, 75F) community members know of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups.
A total of 82(44 aged, 36 children and 3 disabled) community members present and without valid NHIS cards at the workshop were identified by the NHIS officers to fall in the vulnerable group
Post training evaluation through some questions posed by participants and also the facilitators showed clearly that people/participants have increased their knowledge and understanding of the patient charter and the Code of Ethics of Ghana Health Service Staff.
A post-assessment indicated that, those sampled and were asked know the fee charge for all categories of clients mentioned. The indication is that 100% of them are aware of fee charges.
100% of participants are now in the known of indigents and pledge to compile the names for registration.
The participants understood the challenges of network and shortage of rebounds by NHIS offices.
All participants expressed general understanding of the processes in the NHIS cycle.
A post-assessment indicated that, those sampled and were asked know the fee charge for all categories of clients mentioned. The indication is that 100% of them are aware of fee charges.
100% of participants are now in the known of indigents and pledge to compile the names for registration.
The participants understood the challenges of network and shortage of rebounds by NHIS offices.
All participants expressed general understanding of the processes in the NHIS cycle.
A post-assessment indicated that, those sampled and were asked know the fee charge for all categories of clients mentioned. The indication is that 100% of them are aware of fee charges.
100% of participants are now in the known of indigents and pledge to compile the names for registration.
The participants understood the challenges of network and shortage of rebounds by NHIS offices.
All participants expressed general understanding of the processes in the NHIS cycle.
Participants Increased awareness of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities they attend to for their health needs.
Increase citizens awareness of the entitlements offered to persons who have subscribed to the scheme most especially the vulnerable groups.
A post-assessment indicated that, those sampled and were asked know the fee charge for all categories of clients mentioned. The indication is that 100% of them are aware of fee charges.
100% of participants are now in the known of indigents and pledge to compile the names for registration.
The participants understood the challenges of network and shortage of rebounds by NHIS offices.
citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health facilities.
citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder)
125 (38M, 87F) citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health
125 (38M, 87F) of citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder.
127 (51M, 76F) citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health
127 (51M, 76F) of citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder.
141 (53M, 88F) citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health
141 (53M, 88F) of citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder.
126 (26M, 103F) citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health
126 (23M, 103F) of citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder.
155 (72M, 83F) citizens aware of the services that clients are supposed to pay for at the health
155 (72M, 83F) of citizens aware of the opportunities/entitlements offered to vulnerable groups (children, PWDs, pregnant women, indigents, persons with mental disorder.
Participants had an increased awareness of the 2017 education and health sector budgets. A quick pre-activity assessment of the over 100 citizens present revealed that none of the citizens was awareness of the national and local budget allocations for education and health.
Participants took the opportunity to make inputs into the Municipal Budget for education and health for their electoral areas.
The sensitization also enhanced participants’ knowledge on the budget processes and to take advantage of it.
It further enhanced citizens’ interest in demanding transparency and accountability in budget implementation.
Whereas only 5% of participants could explain what a budget meant before the sensitization, this increased to about 40% with most interviewed after the sensitization recalling some of the activities captured in the budget.
4 out of 53 at the beginning of the sensitization had some knowledge about budget. After the sensitization however, most people called at random could say something about budget and its processes.
A quick assessment of citizen awareness of the national and district budget on education and health was conducted before the sensitization begun revealed that 90% of the participants were unaware of the national/district budget. this reduced to about 40% because a post activity assessment revealed that majority of them could recall some projects/activities budgeted for in the health and education sectors
Increased awareness and knowledge of citizens on DDF
The participants committed themselves to be on the alert to monitor all projects that will come to their areas and give any support towards the implementation of the projects.
A total number of 127 people from Buru-Navio and Sirigu Area Councils were sensitized on the district development facility (DDF). The expected number of As a result, they know the differences between DACF and DDF
There is general change in the attitude of people on maternal health issues. The youth in particular believes in the use of contraceptives than abstinence, which also contributed to reduction unwanted pregnancies.
1. Pregnant women committed to make the minimum of 4 visits for ANC
2. Men committed to provide nutritious meals to their spouses is now happening
3. Men equally accompany their spouses to facilities as against the past when it used to be taboo in accompanying their spouses to health facilities
There has been consistent increase in the number of women who seek medical attention from hospital, clinics and CHPS compounds especially as they relate to pregnancy and child health care.
1. pre-marital sex and its associated dangers (abortion) reducing in the district
2. Men support to their spouses is encouraging
3. increased awareness in women in terms of attending ANC and CWCs
The sensitization has increased awareness in both men and women on family planning issues.This is particularly so on couples whom due to difficulty in child birth resulting from old age accepting family practices and will no longer procreate.
women of community have now develop much interest in visiting health facilities as soon as they realize they are pregnant and community members have now known the need for a pregnant women to have additional nutrients.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ADOPTED THE ATTITUDE OF BIRTH SPACING AND SOME MEN HAVE ALSO BEGIN TO ACCOMPANY THEIR WIVES TO THE HEALTH CENTERS FOR ANTE-NATAL CARE.
participants understanding of the importance of attending ANC and eating nutritious meals during pregnancy is enhanced, issues of home deliveries has reduced considerably due to referrals by TBAs etc.
Men support is becoming more and more encouraging and evidence from the CHPS compound indicate that ANC attendance has also seen improvement from the past.
