DISTRICT DAC ENGAGEMENT MEETING (CISSPII) – 2025

Tim Africa Aid Ghana, in partnership with Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF)
and with funding from the Anesvad Foundation held at Sunyani West Municipal Hall on Thursday, 18th September 2025.
The meeting was held to introduce the trained DAC members under PHASE 1 of the CISSP to key
stakeholders and facilitate their operational alignment with district-level planning and health
coordination structures. The role of the DAC in Skin NTDs is to monitor services, ensure
transparency, advocate for resources, represent community needs, and promote awareness for
prevention and early treatment.
The meeting was attended by:
1. Presiding Member
2. Municipal Planning Officer
3. Municipal Budget Analyst
4. Municipal Social Welfare & Community Development Director
During the meeting, the Focal Person informed members that the project has identified 46 individuals with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the Municipality. In the project’s first phase, assistance was provided to victims through free health screenings, transportation, and treatment support for accessing healthcare, and the provision of startup capital.
He concluded his presentation by urging officers from the Municipal Assembly to incorporate NTD programs into the Assembly’s plans and budget, specifically within the framework of social protection programs.
The Municipal Planning Officer, Pln. Gladys B. Ali, presented the ongoing Medium-Term Development Planning (MTDP) process for 2025–2029 and discussed how interventions for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) can be integrated into the new development framework.
She outlined several key areas for incorporating NTD activities into the plan, which include:
1. Prevention and Health Promotion
2. Capacity Building for Health Workers
3. Strengthening the Surveillance and Data System
4. Multi-Sectoral Partnerships
5. Resource Mobilization and Financing
6. Community Engagement and Participation
After extensive stakeholder engagement, it was agreed by the Assembly to enroll victims of NTDs into the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Fund to ensure they receive assistance from the Municipal Assembly.