The Western Region Communications department of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Richard Kirk Mensa, has joined the advocacy to educate residents in Sekondi Takoradi, especially the market women on the wild spread of cholera within the metro.
As it stands, the death toll of the cholera victims has reached 15 with over 1,500 cases recorded so far.
Mensa has been urging the market women to take their safety precautions and take the vaccines by the health professionals to curb the spread of the disease.
Addressing some of the women, he said “the cholera outbreak is escalating rapidly, and it’s crucial we all play our part in controlling its spread. The health services have introduced a vaccine, and I strongly encourage everyone here to get vaccinated. I’ve taken the vaccine myself, and I can attest to its safety. Let’s all take responsibility for our health and get vaccinated.”
“In addition to vaccination, we must maintain good hygiene practices. This includes keeping our surroundings clean, avoiding cold foods, and adopting regular handwashing techniques, just as we did during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also advisable to avoid buying food from outside vendors,” he stated.
The team members also used the opportunity to express their gratitude to the market women in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis for voting for the NDC in the just ended general elections.
The team visited places including the Sekondi Market, Kojokrom Market, Takoradi Jubilee Park, Abenbobom Market and the Effia Night Market.
This tour comes after the NDC’s historic victory in the region, marking a unique milestone in the political party’s history.
Notably, the NDC has won three out of five seats in the metropolis, with Sekondi, Kwesimintsim, and Essikado-Ketan being the winning constituencies.
“We are here today to express our heartfelt gratitude from our President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, and three Members of Parliament-elect. During our campaigns, we appealed for your votes and support, and you responded overwhelmingly, exceeding our expectations. It’s only fitting that we return to thank you in person.
“As representatives from the Regional Communications Department of the NDC, we’re honored to have played a role in securing your support. We’re committed to ensuring that our President-elect delivers on the promises made during the campaign. We urge you to have confidence in us as we work towards a brighter future for our nation,” said Mr. Mensah, who led the team to the various places.
“Thank you once again for your unwavering support. We’re grateful for your trust in our leadership,” he added.
By Ebenezer Atiemo|Connect FM|Takoradi
