The Kwahu East District Assembly in support of the country’s fight against the deadly COVID-19 Pandemic has donated over 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the District Health Directorates on Monday, 30th March 2020.
This is an effort to support the President’s Initiative to curb the Global Pandemic, COVID- 19 and the District preparedness to protect health workers to manage suspected cases in the various Clinics, Health centres and CHPS compounds in the District.
The District Chief Executive, Hon Isaac Agyapong on behalf of the District Assembly Donated over 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes 50 Hairnet, 50 rubber Aprons, 15 Goggles, 50 Stence Gowns, 20 Face Mask, 50 pieces of Veronica Buckets, 50 pieces of Hand Washing Bowls, 50 Gallons of Hand Sanitizers, 100 pieces of Tissue Papers, 10 pieces of reflectors and a host of others.
Presenting the items, Hon Isaac Agyapong commended the District Health Directorate for working assiduously to meet the health demands of the people amidst the challenges.
He urged them to continue to offer selfless services to the people and assured the District Assembly commitment to complement government’s efforts in the fight against the disease.
Hon Isaac Agyapong admonished the people to adhere to the precautionary guidelines given by the health experts to avoid the deadly disease in the district.
He advised the health workers to be cautious in their handling of cases and see every patient as a potential carrier of the virus.
He also urged the District Health Directorate to put the items to good use and also advised Social Distancing in their work life.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Evans Boateng
