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  • Environmental risk of PPEs: Punish persons who do not dispose PPEs appropriately – GWS

    The Conservation Education Officer of the Ghana Wildlife Society, Louisa Kabobah, has advised the general public to be more cautious in the disposal of personal protective equipment like nose masks, face shield, gloves among others.

    Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, she said that the improper disposal of these plastic PPEs is gradually polluting the environment and has pushed for the use of nose masks made from fabric.

    Individuals are now littering the streets with plastic sanitizer bottles, nose masks and gloves in a time where Ghana is still struggling with proper management of plastic waste.

    “People should rather go in for the fabric nose masks instead of the disposable ones, it even saves you money. You can use old or new fabrics to make them… the only caution people should take is to wash them properly before your next use,” she said.

    Adding that, “There are instances when you are walking on the streets and you see masks on the floor, the best way to go is to properly dispose them into bins that are covered to prevent people from getting into contact with your used masks”.

    Currently, the government has enforced the mandatory wearing of nose mask in the country, it is an offence to not wear a face mask in public. Persons who are caught violating this directive risk facing a prison sentence of 4 to 10 years or a fine of GH¢12,000 to GH¢60,000 or both.

    Disposable PPEs from hospitals and private individuals are now ending up in the sea, this new trend is endangering aquatic lives. In the case of Ghana, Louisa Kabobah told GhanaWeb that laws must be enforced to punish those who are found littering with their PPEs.

    “Just as we have sanctions for not wearing nose masks, there should equally be one for improper disposal. If the law deals with people who are culpable it will send a warning to others,” she advised.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • University of Ghana commences production of alcohol-based hand sanitizers

    As part of efforts to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country, the University of Ghana School of Pharmacy has ventured into the business of producing alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

    The sanitizers, which are labelled Pharmol Sanitizers, are in 200ml and 1L units and have been vetted, approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

    According to the The Pharmol sanitizer also known as UG Sanitizer, appears in two forms hand gel and spray Sanitizers.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the high demand of face masks and hand sanitizers as these are the widely accepted commodities that aid in the combat of the coronavirus pandemic.

    The outbreak of the disease in the country has seen some of the tertiary institutions in the country coming up with efforts to help in the fight which has since claimed 10 lives.

     

    Already, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is producing hand sanitizers for sale.

    Source: ABCnewsgh.com

  • FDA approves 327 hand sanitizers for COVID-19 fight [Full list]

    The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has approved 327 hand sanitizers to aid in the fight against the novel coronavirus in Ghana.

    “Following the safety measures put in place by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, the Food and Drugs Authority has fast-tracked the registration of hand sanitizers to ensure availability of quality, safe and effective hand sanitizers on the market to protect the public against the spread of the Coronavirus,” a statement from the FDA noted.

    The FDA in the statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Delese A. A. Darko, also noted that the hand sanitizers were quickly screened, approved and registered to enable the public to “avoid patronizing unregistered or sub-standard hand sanitizers. This would help promote the use of effective hand sanitizers, which would help fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country.”

    The FDA however warned persons selling unregistered hand sanitizers to desist from such practices else have themselves to blame if they are caught.

    “It is important to note that, it is a criminal offence to offer for sale unregistered or substandard hand sanitizers to consumers,” the Authority added.

    Find below the full list of hand sanitizers registered and approved by the FDA: 

     

    Source: citinewsroomÂ