The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Pharm Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh, has assured flood-displaced residents and flood-affected communities in the Central Tongu district of the society’s support.
This commitment was made during a visit to the district by the Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Society and the national executives of the society.
During their visit, the Pharmaceutical Society donated medical supplies valued at GH₵100,000 and relief items to communities in the Central Tongu District. The society also pledged to mobilize further support for the affected districts.
The Akosombo spillage, which resulted in extensive flooding in the Lower Volta Basin over the past few weeks, displaced approximately 26,000 residents in the Volta Region. T
his situation has caused significant physical damage and an increased risk of disease outbreaks and health emergencies.
Pharm Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh, the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, led the team during their visit to the Central Tongu District. He emphasized the severity of the situation and the society’s commitment to assisting the flood victims.
The relief mission involved a convoy of medical personnel, volunteers, and trucks carrying essential supplies. The supplies included medications such as antibiotics and pain relievers for common ailments and injuries, as well as First Aid kits containing bandages, antiseptics, and other necessary medical supplies.
Hygiene kits containing soap, sanitizers, and hygiene instructions were distributed to address the heightened risk of waterborne diseases. Mobile vaccination clinics were set up to provide essential vaccines to both children and adults, protecting them from preventable diseases.
In addition to medical supplies, the relief mission aimed to enhance the living conditions of the affected communities. This included the distribution of non-perishable food items and clean drinking water to ensure that residents did not go hungry or thirsty.
Tents and blankets were provided to those who had lost their homes to the floods, offering protection from the elements. New and used clothing was also distributed to ensure that those affected had dry and warm attire.