As part of effort to reduce Hepatitis B, The Nadowli Student Union (NADSU) during the celebration of their 11th annual congress organised a health screening exercise to raise more awareness on the spate of the disease in the Upper West Region.
Speaking at the program, the National President of NADSU, James Ziemah indicated: “In 2011 alone, 240 and 158 people were diagnosed with hepatitis “B” and “C” respectively”, he lamented that despite all efforts these figures soar to 379 and 258 respectively in 2012.
The Union, as part of activities to mark this year’s congress celebration, undertook a general health screening exercise, laying emphasis on Hepatitis B.
In a speech delivered, Mr Ziemah indicated that the union begun in the 1980s and has since recorded numerous achievements.
He mentioned that NADSU had launched a five year development project to improve upon ICT education within the district and indicated that 10 computers had been donated to some selected basic schools in the Nadowli district. He added that voluntary teaching has also been organized to facilitate learning in the district.
In connection with the theme of this year’s congress: “Projecting the Nadowli District into a Healthy World”, Mr Ziemah described the union’s blood donation exercise to the Nadowli and the Jirapa Hospitals as a success.
He however stated that there is more room for improvement, since the union is yet to accomplish more objectives, and therefore called on all well-wishers to come to their aid.
The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Abu K. Kasangbata commended the union for its achievements and pledged his support for its growth.
Hon Kasangbata who doubles as the patron of the union called on the general public to respect the nation’s peace in connection with the Supreme Court’s verdict.
He charged the members of the union to carry out public education to sensitize the people on the dangers of political instabilities and the need for them to respect the Supreme Court’s verdict. He also urged the youth to resist any persuasion to violence, stating that Ghana has gained international recognition as the most peaceful country in the sub-Sahara.
On his part, John A.Waalo, the Nadowli District Director of NCCE, noted that “the Supreme Court Judges are equally Ghanaians and would not like disorder to befall this nation.
He called on the youth not to take the peace and tranquillity of the country for granted, particularly, after the court’s ruling on the election petition.
Philip B. Tengzu
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