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Akufo-Addo Commissions €20M 2nd Phase of Accra Compost & Recycling Plant

vanguardgh October 22, 2021 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue partnering with the private sector to improve sanitation in the country. He intimated that disposal of solid waste and establishment of waste treatment facilities required huge investment, stressing

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Zoomlion Kick-starts Proper Handwashing Campaign In Basic Schools[photos]

vanguardgh October 19, 2021 0

In commemoration of Global Handwashing Day, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), through its Zoomkids Club programme, has begun an operation to intensify proper way of handwashing among school children in basic schools across the country. The goal of this activity is to increase the awareness of handwashing with soap and water in basic schools as an […]

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‘Airport Monthly Disinfection Operation Must Be Sustained’ – Zoomlion

vanguardgh September 30, 2021 0

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has underscored the need to sustain the monthly airports’ disinfection exercise against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19). According to the waste management company, this was very crucial because the year was gradually inching to an end, which situation normally sees loads of business people and holiday makers travel in and out […]

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Persons With Disability Cry for Inauguration of New Board for NCPD

vanguardgh September 19, 2021 0

The umbrella body of persons living with disability, the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) is appealing to President Akufo Addo, and his government to as matter of urgency reconstitute the governing Board of the National Council on Persons with Disability (NCPD) in order to push the interest of their members. The group noted that, […]

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Punish People Who Litter Beaches —Clean Ocean Ghana, Others Charge Govt

vanguardgh September 13, 2021 0

Lives along the shores of the country are in real danger due to the unconducive environment of the country’s beaches. The situation, according to ocean-friendly non-governmental organisation (NGO), Clean Ocean Project Ghana (COPG), is due to irresponsible actions by residents living along the coast of the country. Speaking to journalists during a clean-up operation along

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CSIR, Fisheries Commission, Food Policy Research Institute & Others Hold Workshop On Aquaculture

vanguardgh September 13, 2021 0

A consortium of international and local researchers has begun nationwide stakeholder consultation meetings to validate a three-tier certification protocol for hatchery and grow-out aquaculture industry in Ghana. In 2017, a one-stop certification protocol for aquaculture establishments (Hatcheries, Grow-outs and Feed mills) was introduced by the Fisheries Commission. As of

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90% of COVID survivors still require physiotherapy

vanguardgh September 9, 2021 0

Recovered Covid-19 patients risk experiencing Covid symptoms after a long period in what has been termed Long Covid. However, physiotherapists have been noted as a point of call in dealing with Long Covid. They are drawing attention to this condition which affects about 80% of recovered Covid-19 patients, as they mark World Physiotherapy Day. Eight […]

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Akufo-Addo Satisfies With Work On Oti Region IRECOP Project After Inspection

vanguardgh September 9, 2021 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed satisfaction with ongoing work so far on the construction of the state-of-the-art Integrated Recycling Compost Plant (IRECOP) at Dambai, the regional capital of Oti region. After visiting the waste treatment plant on Thursday, September 9, 2021, the President said he was satisfied with the level of work so […]

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Zoomlion’s Handling of Covid Vaccination Waste Boosts Staff’s Morale —Goaso Medical Superintendent  

vanguardgh September 9, 2021 0

The proper and safe management of medical waste at vaccination centres in the Ahafo Region has served as a morale booster for health workers in the region. According to the Medical Superintendent of Goaso Municipal Hospital, Dr James Ankomah, hitherto the disposal of medical waste had been a daunting task in terms of its handling […]

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5.7 Million Ghanaians To Benefit From Gov’t Water Projects by 2023 – Minister  

vanguardgh September 9, 2021 0

The government is determined to ensure that by the year 2023, 5.7 million Ghanaians are put onto its ongoing water projects across the country. These included water projects in Keta, Damongo, Tamale, Sekondi, Wenchi, Yendi and Sunyani. Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mrs Cecilia Abena who gave the assurance said, this was no […]