Insecticide nets campaign launched at Odumase-Krobo
Parents and caregivers have been called upon to ensure their children use the treated mosquito nets to avoid contracting malaria.
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The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, made the call at the launch of the 2016 Ghana national primary schools free Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) campaign has been launched at Odumase-Krobo in the Lower Manya Municipality in the Eastern Region.
He said ensuring sustainable health for children in school was a key responsibility of families, communities and the government.
He said when children remained free from malaria, their attendance and studies in school improved.
“I therefore hope that as the campaign rolls on and the children get home with their treated mosquito nets, parents and caregivers will ensure that the nets are used for the intended purpose”, Dr Bampoe stressed.
The deputy minister cautioned against the misuse of the nets for activities such as fencing of gardens and fishing.
He commended the efforts of Global Fund, the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), DFID, WHO and RBM Partners for their support in helping to control and eradicate malaria from the country.
Achievements
The Malaria Control Programme Manager, Dr Constance Bart- Plange, said Ghana had made tremendous strides in fighting the disease through the use of preventive and curative measure.
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Interest
The director in-charge of Basic Education, Mrs Cynthia Bosumtwi-Sam, called on teachers, particularly those in primary schools, to develop keen interest in the health of their pupils.
“In the long run teachers should become advocates for malaria prevention among themselves and their pupils”, she said.
The Country Director, John Hopkins University |Centre for Communication Programmes and Chief of Party, US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Vector Works Project, Mr Emmanuel Fiagbey, stressed the need for attitudinal change towards malaria prevention in the country.
The acting president of the Manya Krobo Traditional Council, Nene Agbau Narh III, also cautioned parents against the misuse of the nets and commended both the government and donor agencies for their efforts in eradicating malaria in the country.