AGA Obuasi Mine, Otumfuo Health Foundation, AGA Malaria Control, Edubiase Divisional Council and partners have organized a grand Durbar and Mini Clinic at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District of Ashanti to mark World Malaria Day.
The Edubiasehene, Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikorang emphasized the need for the citizenry to adhere to good environmental practices by not throwing empty cans anyhow but at their proper designated points so that they do not become mosquito breeding points.
He noted that the slogan “zero Malaria starts with me” can be made meaningful if citizens ensure that the right thing is done all the time.
The Edubiasehene condemned the practice where after gutters have been constructed for major road rehabilitation to take off, such roads are abandoned only for the stagnant waters in the gutters to breed mosquitoes.
He charged the organisers of the event to ensure that children from the basic school to the SHS are invited to be part of subsequent programmes.
Mrs. Mavis Nana YaaKyei, Social Development and Gender Superintendent of AGA, said since its inception in 2005 the AGA Malaria Control Programme has contributed immensely to the fight against Malaria through Indoor Residual Spraying.
She noted that within two years of its implementation, there was a remarkable 74% reduction in Malaria cases in Obuasi.
“The campaign against malaria requires continued dedication, collaboration and innovation. It is up to each one of us to play our part and to never lose sight of our goal. Let us stand together as we redouble our efforts and move forward a future free from malaria,” she added.
The Adansi South District Director of Health, Mr. Robert Mensah said huge sums of money which could be used to expand infrastructure at various educational and health establishments are used to purchase malaria drugs and urged the citizenry to help fight the disease.
From Frederick Danso Abeam, New Edubiase
