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GOSANET foundation empowers communities with knowledge to prevent diseases

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • The GOSANET Foundation is conducting community engagements and health education in the Volta Region to empower individuals with disease prevention knowledge.
  • The NGO focuses on malaria and cholera prevention, environmental cleanliness, and community participation in health initiatives.
  • GOSANET collaborates with stakeholders and the National Malaria Elimination Programme to disseminate health information through community centers.

The GOSANET Foundation is actively working to improve community well-being in Ghana's Volta Region through targeted health education and disease prevention programs. The NGO's Executive Director, Samuel Yao Atidzah, highlighted the foundation's commitment to building "healthier, well informed and resilient communities" through sustained engagement.

GOSANET's interventions specifically address critical health issues such as malaria prevention, emphasizing the consistent use of insecticide-treated nets and prompt testing and treatment. They also focus on cholera prevention, promoting improved sanitation, safe water practices, hand washing, and proper food hygiene.

Beyond direct health advice, the foundation encourages environmental cleanliness and active community participation in preventing communicable diseases through interactive sessions and dialogues. GOSANET plans to continue utilizing community information centers as a key channel for disseminating health information as part of its Social and Behavioral Change Communication Programme, in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme.

In collaboration with other stakeholders, we are building healthier, well informed and resilient communities.

— Samuel Yao AtidzahExecutive Director of GOSANET Foundation, highlighting the NGO's mission.
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