World Vision International in Ghana (WVIG), an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has donated hand washing facilities to some institutions and groups within its operational districts to aid in the response against COVID-19.

The items, valued at about GHS297, 902.50, included; 750 Veronica Buckets with supporting metal stands, 750 gallons of liquid soap and other sanitary items.

The donation formed part of the WVIG's COVID-19 response plan aimed at promoting the COVID-19 preventive measures through behaviour change education.

It also focused on supporting health systems and work and strengthening multi-sector support for children impacted by the pandemic.
The beneficiary districts included; Gushegu, Karaga, Savelugu, West Gonja, Zabzugu, Saboba and Builsa South districts.

Others included; Kassena-Nankana, Garu, Bawku West, Wa West, Jirapa, Asutifi North, Kintampo, Anyima and Bunkpurugu Yunyo districts.
Mr Timothy Akanpabadai, Northern Regional Operations Manager of the WVIG, who presented the items said they would promote hygienic lifestyles among residents, as parts of effort to prevent the spread of the virus.

He noted that "with new COVID-19 cases emerging daily, experts have envisaged that it will have a huge impact on the poorest and vulnerable, thus, posing a major risk to the efforts and progress made to fight poverty and hunger globally".

He, therefore, appealed to government around the world to support a united global effort to protect vulnerable groups, especially children "who sometimes become orphans as result of pandemics.

Hajia Aisha Seidu, Savelugu Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), commended the WVIG for the kind gesture, and said the items would improve on the hygienic conditions of beneficiaries.

She implored residents to continue to abide by the preventive protocols issued by the Ghana Health Services (GHS), World Health Organization (WHO) and other health professionals, adding that it would help to prevent individuals from contracting the virus and mitigate its spread in their communities.

She appealed to other organizations to support the government in its efforts to win the fight the virus.