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Healthcare workers in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region say the nighttime curfew in the area is disrupting essential medical services and putting lives at risk. The curfew, imposed by the Ministry for the Interior from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, was introduced on January 28 as a security measure following violent tribal clashes that resulted in multiple fatalities. While aimed at restoring peace and order, the restriction has severely impacted healthcare delivery, particularly emergency response services, community outreach programs, and general hospital operations. Dr. Osei Kuffour Afreh, Oti Regional Director of Health Services, expressed deep concern over…