Regional News of Sunday, 17 May 2020
Source: Sgt Hormeku Nelson
The Jungle Warfare School (JWS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has participated in a clean-up exercise at the Achiase Health Centre on Wednesday, 13 May 2020.
The clean-up exercise which was supported by the Achiase District Assembly and led by Zoomlion Ghana Limited was to ensure that the health centre was clean to help fight the Corona Virus Disease.
The group supported in desilting of all gutters, collection and disposal of refuse from homes, public places, markets and lorry parks, as well as the emptying of street litter bins.
Addressing the soldiers and other sister security services, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon Richmond Amponsah said the exercise formed part of the government's plan to keep the country clean and also help fight the COVID-19.
He urged everyone to take personal hygiene serious in the wake of the covid19 pandemic. "We must equally weed and clean our surroundings to ensure that we stay healthy at all time," he added.
Other departments that took part in the exercise were Achiase District Assembly, NADMO, and health workers.