Ghana observes the first Saturday of each month as National Sanitation Day.
In line with the National Sanitation Day initiative instituted by the Government of Ghana to promote good environmental health and sanitation practices, the Fanteakwa North District Assembly, in collaboration with key stakeholders, organized a clean-up exercise within the Begoro township on Saturday, 6th September, 2025. The exercise aimed at improving the sanitary conditions in the community, preventing communicable diseases, and sensitizing residents on proper waste management in accordance with the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) and relevant sanitation By-laws of the District Assembly.
Objectives
- To rid the Begoro township of filth and environmental hazards.
- To mobilize and engage residents in communal labour for improved sanitation.
- To create awareness on the need for regular environmental cleanliness.
- To complement the Assembly’s efforts in ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations.
Activities Undertaken
- Desilting of choked gutters along the main streets, lorry parks, and market centre.
- Sweeping of principal streets and public places.
- Weeding around public facilities such as health centres, and open spaces.
- Collection, bagging, and transportation of refuse to the final disposal sites with support from Zoomlion Ghana Ltd.
- Sanitation education by Environmental Health Officers focusing on household waste segregation, proper refuse disposal, and enforcement of sanitation By-laws.
Participation
- Hon District Chief Executive and staff of the Fanteakwa North District Assembly.
- Sanitation workers of the Assembly
- Market women, traders, and transport unions.
- Religious leaders, youth associations, and traditional authorities.
- Honorable Assembly Members
- National Disaster Management Organizaion
- Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service who assisted with coordination and safety
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