7 h. ago Mahama hails activities of Buz Stop Boys, supports them with equipment

On the occasion of the re-launch of the National Sanitation Day in Madina near Accra, President John Dramani Mahama, has hailed the Buz Stop Boys for their voluntarism spirit towards cleaning the nation’s towns and cities.

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23 h. ago Linda Ocloo calls for discipline at relaunch of National Sanitation Day

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has urged Ghanaians to embrace sanitation as a national culture and legacy during the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day (NSD).

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38 h. ago Anloga DCE, chiefs, and health officials vow to sanction sanitation defaulters

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Mrs. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate, has pledged to crack down on residents who fail to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The warning was issued during the latest clean-up activity in Anloga, where leaders expressed […]

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40 h. ago National Sanitation Day: Mahama urges united effort under ‘Clean Up Ghana’ agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a coordinated and sustained national action to tackle Ghana’s long-standing sanitation challenges, as he formally relaunched the National Sanitation Day initiative.

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42 h. ago Mahama reintroduces National Sanitation Day, calls for collective action

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day, calling on all Ghanaians to actively participate in monthly nationwide clean-up exercises to improve environmental hygiene and public health.

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42 h. ago Photos: Mahama relaunches National Sanitation Day, urges collective action

President John Mahama has officially reintroduced the National Sanitation Day (NSD), calling on Ghanaians to unite in keeping the nation clean and healthy.

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42 h. ago Full text: President Mahama’s speech at the launch of National Sanitation Day

Environmental sanitation is fundamental to public health, the health of the citizenry, education, and tourism and is one of the key drivers of sustainable socio-economic development of every country. Yet, despite our progress in environmental sanitation service delivery, challenges persist. Unsanitary conditions contribute to the spread of diseases, environmental degradation, and hinder our progress as people.  It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to prioritize and address these issues with untiring resolve with a coordinated, sustained and collective effort to confront these challenges head-on to keep our cities and towns clean.

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4 d. ago Reintroduction of National Sanitation Day is a renewed social contract – Local Gov’t Minister 

Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), Ahmed Ibrahim, has said the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day (NSD) is a renewed social contract between the government and citizens, anchored on accountability, enforcement, and sustainability. 

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4 w. ago Helicopter crash: Mahama urges national unity and renewed commitment at memorial

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to turn the grief over the August 6 military helicopter tragedy into a renewed drive for national progress.

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