In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Techiman North District Health Directorate, with support from the Techiman North District Assembly, the NCCE, and the District Security Council, launched a COVID-19 awareness campaign and PPE distribution drive in the Tuobodom Township.
The initiative aimed to strengthen the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Techiman North District. It sought to re-sensitize the public about the increased threat posed by the virus and emphasized the importance of strict adherence to preventive measures. Additionally, the campaign distributed various personal protective equipment (PPE), including reusable face masks and hand sanitizers, to approximately 700 vulnerable individuals.
Key activities included: Sharing critical COVID-19 information about adhering to preventive protocols, Promoting healthy lifestyles to improve immunity and encourage early health-seeking behavior, Distributing PPE to the community.
The target audience for this project was primarily market women, traders, and the general public in the Tuobodom Central Business Area, which has an estimated population of around 700 people, including vulnerable groups such as men, women, and children. The campaign involved various stakeholders, including NCCE officials, staff from the Ghana Health Service (led by the District Director of Health Services), the Techiman North District Assembly (headed by the District Coordinating Director), and members of the Ghana Police Service.
The team communicated with the public using a public address system mounted on a vehicle, along with a handheld megaphone, to ensure wide-reaching messages throughout the area.
