The CAF Foundation, in partnership with the Development Bank Ghana, has launched a free mass school deworming exercise in the Asene Manso Akroso District.
The initiative, which aims to provide deworming medication to children, is a collaborative effort with the education directorate, health directorate, social welfare, and NCCE.
Mr. Osei Bawua Steward, Senior Operations Officer of Childlift Aid Foundation, explained that this initiative supports children in rural communities in education, health, and other areas to improve their lives. The project aims to prevent diseases caused by worms and ensure that every child in the district is dewormed.
The foundation targets deworming over 4,000 children in this exercise, with a long-term goal of deworming over 5 million children by 2030. Mrs. Barbara Wricketts, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Development Bank Ghana, emphasized that this initiative is part of the bank’s efforts to support women and children in rural communities.
Mr. Stephen Boakye, District Disease Control Officer, stressed the importance of regular deworming, citing records that show 1,759 children in the district suffered from worm-related diseases in 2023. He advised parents to maintain their children’s personal hygiene to prevent worm infestations.
Mr. George Kwame Somua, Director of Education for the district, highlighted the significance of deworming for school children, as worm infestations can hinder concentration and learning. He commended the collaborative effort and encouraged parents to support the exercise.