Flooding can’t be prevented entirely, but damage can be mitigated — Nana Yaw Akwada

The Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, says improved early warning systems and stronger collaboration among emergency response agencies could significantly reduce the impact of flooding during Ghana’s rainy season.


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