Hohoe (V/R), April 30, GNA – A nine-member committee has been inaugurated by the Hohoe Municipal Assembly in the Volta region to help the fight COVID19 in the area.
The Committee tasked to solicit funds and other support from benevolent individuals, organisations and groups, had Togbe Awalie III representing the Gbi Traditional Council as Chairman.
Other members are; Mama Dzawoe II, Gbi Traditional Council, Dr. Mark Cofie Nutsukpui, Hohoe Municipal Hospital and Mr. Philip Nani Tome representing the Municipal Health Directorate as members.
The rest are; Ms. Rejoice Amuzu, Hohoe Municipal Hospital, Mr. Kodjo Mawugbe, Hohoe Municipal Assembly, Mr Yawlui Emmanuel, Hohoe Municipal Assembly with Mr. Anthony G. Tsra and Mr. Alex Abordzi representing Lorlornyo and Heritage Radio Stations, respectively.
The initiative aims at easing the pressure on the Municipal Health Directorate in raising support, propagating, coordinating and ensuring proper use of resources in fighting the coronavirus disease.
Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Andrews Teddy Ofori who inaugurated the Committee said the Committee would start work immediately.
He said it was to ensure adequate coordination and distribution of donations made towards the coronavirus fight, and also guarantee effective use of items distributed.
The is expected to launch a special appeal to individuals, organisations and groups for hand sanitizers, soaps, tissue papers and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Togbe Awalie, on behalf of the Committee, pledged their commitment and dedication to fight the COVID-19.
In a related development, the MCE and the Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr Pius Mensah, toured the Coronavirus Case Management Centre, which is near completion and some police border posts.
They also visited health facilities in the Municipality.
Dr Mensah said the coronavirus case management centre is designed to have four wards with washrooms and room for nurses.
GNA