Maiden THLD Health Excellence Awards Held to Honour Outstanding Health Workers
Frank Ocansey
Editor, PulseView
The Maiden THLD Health Excellence Awards was successfully held on 17th April 2026, in a collaborative effort between the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam, and the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira (THLD) District Health Directorate.
The event marked a significant milestone in recognising and celebrating excellence in healthcare delivery across the district, bringing together health professionals, administrators, and key stakeholders from various health facilities.
Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam, MP for Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District
The awards ceremony was instituted to honour individuals and facilities that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving health outcomes, particularly in maternal, child health, and general service delivery indicators.
In his remarks, the District Director of Health Services, Mr. Daniel Baah highlighted the importance of recognising the dedication of health workers and using such platforms to inspire continuous improvement.
“This initiative is not only to reward performance but to motivate all staff to continue delivering quality healthcare to our communities,” he noted.
District Director of Health Services, Mr. Daniel Baah
Excellence Awards: Award Categories
The awards featured a range of categories reflecting critical areas of healthcare performance within the district. These included:
Best CHPS Compound
Best Health Centre
Leadership Excellence Award – CHPS
Leadership Excellence Award – Health Centre
Most Outstanding CHPS Compound
Most Outstanding Health Centre
DDHS Special Excellence Award in Client Care
DDHS Special Award – Best Midwife
Awardees were selected based on key performance indicators, quality of care, innovation, teamwork, and overall contribution to health service delivery.
Stakeholder Support and Donations
The event was further strengthened by the active involvement of Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam, who not only co-organised the awards but also donated items to the District Health Directorate.
The donation is expected to enhance healthcare delivery and support the work of health professionals across the district. The Directorate expressed profound appreciation for the MP’s commitment to improving the health sector.
MP presenting items to the District Health Directorate
Promoting Motivation and Accountability
The awards ceremony served as a powerful tool to boost morale among health workers while encouraging accountability and healthy competition among facilities. Award recipients expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to continue delivering high-quality services.
Commitment to Sustainability
The THLD District Health Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the awards scheme as an annual event, with plans to expand categories and further strengthen transparency in the selection process.
The successful organisation of the Maiden THLD Health Excellence Awards underscores the strong partnership between leadership and the health sector in promoting excellence.
As the district continues to work towards improved health indicators, such initiatives will play a vital role in motivating staff, strengthening teamwork, and enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery for all.
