Otumfuo Foundation, AngloGold Ashanti Organise Durbar And Mini Clinic To Celebrate World Malaria Day
AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi Mine), Otumfuo Health Foundation, AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control, Adansi South District Health Directorate and partners have organized a grand durbar and mini clinic at New Edubiase to mark World Malaria Day.
In a speech, Mrs. Mavis Nana Yaa Kyei, Social Development and Gender Superintendent said since it’s inception in 2005, AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Programme has contributed immensely to the fight against Malaria through Indoor Residual Spraying.
She said within two years of implementation,there was a remarkable 74% reduction in cases in Obuasi. Nana Yaa Kyei said the campaign against malaria requires continued dedication, collaboration and innovation.
“Let us stand together as we redouble our efforts and move forward towards a future free from the burden of malaria. Let us inspire others with our actions, let us be a beacon of hope in the darkness and let us never waver in our determination to create a healthier, more prosperous New Edubiase, a prosperous Ashanti Region and Ghana for all.”
Edubiasehene Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikorang emphasized the importance of everyone adhering to good environmental practices by properly disposing of empty cans in designated areas to prevent mosquito breeding.
The Adansi South District Director of Health Mr Robert Mensah on his part noted that if the incidence of Malaria cases is reduced, government could save enough money for other infrastructural purposes in the country.
Story by Johnson Owusu Aduomi
