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Mayor of Accra equips health workers to strengthen post-flood community health services

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has presented medical supplies to the Health Directorate of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to support their operations in communities affected by recent floods.

Date Created : 7/6/2026 : Story Author : ghanadistricts.com

The items were presented on Thursday as part of the Assembly’s efforts to strengthen post-flood response, improve public health surveillance, support community health outreach and protect residents from possible health risks associated with flooding.

Items presented included 63 BP monitors, 63 Snellen’s charts, 63 glucometers, 63 packs of glucometer strips, 63 portable weighing scales, 63 MUAC tapes, 63 regular tape measures, 20 hanging scales, 20 infantometers, five weighing stands and 37 home visit bags.

Presenting the items, Hon. Allotey said the donation formed part of measures being taken by the Assembly to equip Metro Health Directorate with the necessary tools to respond effectively to the needs of residents after the floods.

He said the recent floods had created public health concerns in some communities, making it necessary for the Assembly to strengthen sanitation, disinfection, health screening, disease prevention and community-level support.

The Mayor said the Assembly recognised the important role played by health workers especially during emergencies, and would continue to provide them with the needed logistical support to enable them to discharge their duties effectively.

He added that the post-flood response would not end with the removal of waste and debris, but would also include health-related interventions to protect vulnerable groups, including the elderly, women, children and persons living in flood-affected areas.