The Ayensuano District commemorated World Malaria Day on April 25, 2025, with a vibrant event held at Dokrochiwa. Activities began with a community float through Dokrochiwa and neighboring villages to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control, followed by a durbar at the Dokrochiwa Community Center.
Among the dignitaries present were traditional leaders, including Berima Opoku Agyeman (Larteh Chief and chairman of the event), Berima Ogyea Ahoho Anum (Dawu Chief), and Ohemaa Appiatu Odonkor III, alongside local authorities such as the Assemblyman, Unit Committee members, and heads of district departments. The District Director of Health Services, Mr. Francis Kuotua Aprugu, and his management team were also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Berima Opoku Agyeman commended the Health Directorate for choosing Dokrochiwa as the host community and encouraged residents to maintain clean environments to help curb mosquito breeding.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aprugu spoke about the burden of malaria at the global, national, and district levels. He stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the need for early medical attention to reduce malaria cases.
Mr. Solomon Antwi Brefo, the District Disease Control Officer, also sensitized the community on the proper use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), malaria symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Students from Presby and Methodist Junior High Schools added color to the celebration with performances, including a drama and a poem focused on the importance of malaria prevention.
The event concluded with a free health screening for community members, sponsored by Arc Development Organization, an NGO committed to supporting malaria prevention efforts in the district.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
