Lifeguarding Initiative Launched to Tackle Rising Drowning Deaths in Ghana

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lifeguarding-initiative-launched-to-tackle-rising-drowning-deaths-in-ghana/The Government of Ghana has launched a nationwide lifeguarding initiative to curb drowning incidents, which claim an estimated 1,400 lives annually. The programme, forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen water safety systems, improve emergency response, and build local capacity through structured lifeguard training and deployment. Deputy Interior Minister, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, described drowning […] NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lifeguarding-initiative-launched-to-tackle-rising-drowning-deaths-in-ghana/


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