Zoomlion Ghana Limited has successfully concluded its fumigation and disinfection exercise for the third and fourth quarters of the year, targeting high-risk public spaces identified as major breeding grounds for disease-causing pathogens across the Upper East Region.
The exercise focused on basic school toilets, communal refuse dumps, abattoirs, public latrines, CHPS compounds and selected official residences—areas widely known for their vulnerability to sanitation-related health threats. The intervention was carried out in collaboration with all 15 Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the region.
Speaking after the exercise, the Regional Vector Control Officer of Zoomlion Ghana, Mr. Rahim Seinu Alhassan, explained that the initiative forms part of a proactive strategy to prevent disease outbreaks rather than responding after lives have been put at risk.
According to him, the campaign is playing a critical role in disrupting the transmission cycle of diseases such as cholera, typhoid and malaria, which continue to pose serious threats to vulnerable communities.
“This exercise is about preventing outbreaks before they occur,” Mr. Alhassan noted. “By targeting high-risk environments, we significantly reduce the chances of avoidable illnesses. Our work complements the efforts of the Ghana Health Service to ensure cleaner and safer surroundings for all.”
Residents in areas including Kassena-Nankana West, Bolgatanga and neighboring communities have welcomed the intervention, reporting noticeable improvements in environmental conditions.
Many cited a reduction in foul odours, fly infestations and other sanitation-related nuisances around public facilities. For many residents, the exercise is particularly beneficial for children, the elderly and people with compromised health, who are most vulnerable to sanitation-related diseases.
District Environmental Health Officers who supervised the exercise commended Zoomlion for its consistency, technical competence and extensive coverage.
They emphasized that sustained and well-coordinated fumigation efforts are essential in a region that experiences seasonal disease outbreaks linked to poor sanitation and changing weather patterns.
Mr. Alhassan, however, stressed that maintaining public health goes beyond periodic fumigation exercises. He urged residents to complement these efforts by practicing proper hygiene, managing waste responsibly and protecting treated facilities from misuse.
“Public health is a shared responsibility,” he said. “While we play our part, communities must also commit to good sanitation practices to sustain the gains made.”
The concluded exercise marks another step in Zoomlion Ghana’s ongoing commitment to environmental health and disease prevention, reinforcing the role of preventive sanitation in saving lives and safeguarding public well-being.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1Mhz | Moses Apiah | Bolgatanga
