Fighting Skin-Neglected Tropical Diseases is a Shared Responsibility – Health Expert
Mrs. Christiana Asubonteng, the Health Director of Afigya Kwabre South District, has called on the government and stakeholders to unite in their efforts to eradicate and eliminate skin-neglected tropical diseases, which currently pose a significant challenge in the country.
Mrs. Asubonteng emphasized that many individuals have suffered from deformities and even lost their lives due to ignorance about the conditions they were facing, as well as cultural and traditional beliefs that deterred them from seeking medical attention.
“Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) is a shared responsibility,” she stated. “We must all work together to raise awareness and provide the necessary information about skin diseases like Bruli Ulcer, Leprosy, Yaws, Lymphatic Filariasis, and more, as well as providing the needed support to people who are finding themselves in such situations.”
Her remarks were made during a capacity-building training workshop for Health Workers and Stakeholders focused on combating NTDs.
The theme of the workshop was “Mobilize citizens to defend and promote health rights of people affected by skin-neglected tropical Diseases in Ashanti and Bono East Region of Ghana,” organized by Women’s Hope Foundation and sponsored by Anesvad Foundation in Spain, held in Kodie, Afigya Kwabre South District.
In an interview with Opemsuo News Reporter, Kwame Adu Gyamfi Kumanin, the Executive Director of the Women’s Hope Foundation, Alex Adusei, highlighted the significance of health officials and stakeholders collaborating to protect the rights of those afflicted by NTDs, urging society to embrace and support them.
Nana Kofi Oppong III, the Chief of Atimatim and the founder of the Atimatim Community Development Foundation, expressed his appreciation for the program, stating that it had provided valuable knowledge about the diseases.
In his role as the event’s chairman and co-host, Nana Kofi Oppong III urged medical professionals to strive to provide quality healthcare to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
