The most concerning data point from the 2025 review was the 314 recorded teenage pregnancies, which pushed the municipality’s rate to 12.1%—exceeding
the national safety target of 11.5%.
Breakdown of the 2025 Statistics:
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The Youngest Victims: Six girls between the ages of 10 and 14 were confirmed pregnant.
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Deliveries: 269 teenagers successfully delivered during the year; notably, five of these mothers were in the 10–14 age bracket.
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Comparison: While coverage for Antenatal Care (ANC) improved to 65.9% (up from 58.4% in 2024), the high volume of pregnancies among minors suggests a critical gap in reproductive health education.
HIV and Disease Surveillance
The municipality identified 151 new HIV cases in 2025, a significant increase from the 81 cases reported in 2024.
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Gender Distribution: The cases comprise 108 females and 43 males.
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Mother-to-Child Prevention: 15 pregnant women tested positive and were placed on treatment. Eighteen exposed infants have been placed on prophylaxis to prevent vertical transmission.
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Tuberculosis (TB): 60 cases were successfully managed during the year.
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Zero Positives: Investigations into suspected cases of measles (6), yellow fever (2), and Acute Flaccid Paralysis (1) all returned negative results.
Infrastructure Gains and "CHPS" Expansion
Despite the challenges, the Municipal Health Director, Miss Justine Sefakor Alornyo, noted significant strides in primary healthcare access through the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) model.
| Facility Milestone | Status / Action |
| Dzogadze & Wuxor | Received reliable water supplies and essential medical equipment. |
| Zuta, Ahlepedo & Asafotsi | New CHPS compounds currently under construction. |
| Wute Health Centre | Ongoing major renovations to address previous dilapidated conditions. |
| Midwifery Postings | Midwives officially deployed to Wuxor, Gui, Dzogadze, Akuave, and Livega. |
The Bottom Line
The Akatsi South health landscape in 2026 is a "tale of two cities." While the government and local assembly have successfully increased the number of midwives and improved water access at clinics, the behavioral health indicators—specifically teen pregnancy and HIV transmission—are trending in the wrong direction.
Miss Alornyo emphasized that the directorate's 2026 strategy will pivot toward "Networks of Practice," aiming to bridge the gap between facility-based care and community-led prevention.
