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LA DADE-KOTOPON MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE – HEALTH PROMOTION UNIT REPORT ON 2ND NATIONAL COVID-19 VACCINATION DAYS CAMPAIGN

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The LA Dade-Kotopon Municipal Health Directorate conducted the 2nd National COVID-19 Vaccination Days Campaign from 21st – 26th April, 2022. The campaign covered the entire municipality, with several vantage points created for easy access by the community members. Some of the points include child welfare clinics, house-to-house visits, corporate organizations, embassies, private clinics, schools, and beaches.

The target audience for the campaign was individuals aged 15 years and above, and a total of 3301 people were vaccinated, with 1695 receiving their first dose, 750 receiving their second dose, and 856 receiving their first booster dose.

Objectives of the campaign were to increase vaccine uptake and demand in the municipality, address vaccine hesitancy and preference issues in collaboration with local stakeholders, and respond promptly to rumors using behavior change communication within the municipality and correct rising misconceptions.

Several activities and strategies were deployed during the campaign, including distribution of letters to stakeholders and organizations, radio discussions on Radio LATENU, jingles played in the local dialect (GA) throughout the six-day campaign, van announcements, volunteers megaphone street announcements, market storm on COVID-19 safety protocols and the need to be vaccinated, community engagement meetings with organized groups and associations to increase awareness, and monitoring and supervision of activities.

Achievements during the campaign included effective one-on-one (house-to-house) engagement, printing of five SBCC materials (banners) for COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and some organizations inviting the health directorate to vaccinate their workers.

However, several challenges were encountered, including refusals of vaccine (AEFI), lack of compliance since wearing of nose masks is no longer mandatory, hesitancy by pregnant women, need for community volunteers to have name tags or aprons for easy identification, and insufficient funds for programs.

The health directorate recommends that higher authorities should make vaccination cards mandatory to increase vaccination rates.

ROBOTIC TRAINING 2022: LEARNING TO BUILD AND PROGRAM ROBOTS

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Robotic Training 2022 is an exciting opportunity for students and tech enthusiasts to learn about the world of robotics. The training program is designed to introduce participants to the basics of building and programming robots, as well as providing advanced training for those who want to take their skills to the next level.

The training program covers a range of topics, including the fundamentals of robot design, construction techniques, programming languages, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to work with industry-standard hardware and software, allowing them to gain practical experience that will prepare them for a future in the field of robotics.

One of the highlights of the program is the hands-on training that participants receive. They will work with state-of-the-art robotics kits, which include everything they need to build and program robots. The program also includes lectures and workshops from experienced professionals in the field of robotics, who will share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends and developments in the industry.

Robotic Training 2022 is open to all students and tech enthusiasts, regardless of their previous experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, you will find something of value in this program. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the field of robotics, as well as network with like-minded individuals who share their passion for technology.

In addition to the training program, participants will also have the opportunity to compete in robotics competitions and showcase their skills in front of a panel of judges. These competitions will test the participants’ creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills, providing an exciting and challenging experience for all involved.

Overall, Robotic Training 2022 is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in the field of robotics to gain practical skills and knowledge, network with other like-minded individuals, and prepare themselves for a future in this exciting and rapidly growing industry.

MCE INSPECTS BUSINESSES ALONG THE BEACH AND SOME UNAUTHORIZED BUILDINGS IN THE MUNICIPALITY

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Hon. Rev. Solomon Kotey Nikoi, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of La Dade-Kotopon, accompanied by key staff and the media, recently conducted a thorough assessment of businesses operating at the beaches in the coastal area. The inspection focused on evaluating safety measures, hygiene and sanitation practices, environmental compliance, and licensing and documentation requirements.

A total of 36 businesses were inspected, including beachside restaurants, cafes, rental facilities, and souvenir shops. It was observed that the majority of businesses had adequate safety measures in place, maintained satisfactory hygiene standards, and were committed to environmental sustainability.

During the assessment, the team also visited the Kpeshie Lagoon, which has been identified as a niche for the La Dade-kotopon Municipal Assembly’s ecotourism potential. However, the lagoon has been subjected to various encroachments, including unauthorized developments and filling of marshy areas. As a result, the team recommended that the developers be summoned, and all unauthorized buildings should be demolished to curb any potential flood in the municipalities.

The inspection identified several areas where improvements could be made to enhance the overall visitor experience and align with regulations. These included encouraging regular staff training on emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures, providing clearer signage for emergency exits, and conducting frequent monitoring of washroom facilities.

Furthermore, businesses were encouraged to adopt sustainable practices, such as reducing single-use plastics and increasing the use of biodegradable alternatives. The team also suggested strengthening the enforcement of waste management regulations and facilitating a streamlined process for businesses to acquire and renew licenses, ensuring regular checks for adherence to regulatory standards.

In conclusion, the inspection revealed that the majority of businesses in the coastal area complied with safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards. However, there is always room for improvement, and implementing the recommendations provided can further enhance the businesses’ operations and contribute to the sustainable development of the coastal area. Hon. Rev. Solomon Kotey Nikoi and his team’s efforts to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors are commendable, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of their actions on the tourism industry in La Dade-kotopon.

LaDMA Organises Constitutional Week

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The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Department of LaDMA recently organized a one-week Constitutional Week to raise awareness among students about the importance of protecting the country’s democracy. The event, which was held in March 2022, brought together students from various schools in the municipality to learn about the fundamental principles of the country’s constitution.

The Constitutional Week was an initiative aimed at educating the youth on the need to uphold democratic values, especially during the election period. The program featured various activities such as debates, quizzes, and symposiums to engage the students and help them understand their civic responsibilities.

The NCCE officials took the opportunity to educate the students on the importance of peaceful elections, voting rights, and the consequences of electoral violence. The students were encouraged to participate in the electoral process and to hold their leaders accountable for their actions.

The one-week event was successful, with many students expressing their gratitude to the organizers for the opportunity to learn about the country’s constitution and democratic values. The students were also encouraged to spread the knowledge they gained to their peers, families, and communities to promote peaceful coexistence and a thriving democracy.

In conclusion, the NCCE Department of LaDMA’s initiative to organize a Constitutional Week for students was a commendable effort towards promoting civic education and democracy in the municipality. It is hoped that such events will be held annually to continue educating the youth on their civic responsibilities and the importance of protecting the country’s democracy.

LaDMA ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS

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FLASHBACK: STAKEHOLDERS AT THE TOWN HALL MEETING

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly as part of it social responsibilities engaged stakeholders at the Christ Apostolic Church International, Wireless Assembly-La.

Speaking on the theme, participatory development: the role of stakeholders, Reverend Solomon Kotey Nikoi the Municipal Chief Executive said the assembly had work hand-to-hand with the traditional rules and key developmental partners to move the assembly to another level.

He held that major steps has been taken by the assembly to address issues raised at the last stakeholders meeting. Reverend Solomon, the MCE for LaDMA mentioned that construction of school classroom blocks with ancillary facilities at various stages of completion in the municipality. 

The MCE said construction of drains, desilting, and demolishing of illegal structures on water ways had carried out periodically to address the perennial flooding in the municipality whenever it rains.

Answering to questions raised by the stakeholders, the MCE mentioned that the assembly in the previous year has embarked on a number of programmes and projects that featured in the 2021 annual action plan and composite budget. The projects and the programmes he said cut across a number of government flagship programmes and social interventions, like skill training and empowerment of small business in the municipality.

A SECTION OF STAKEHOLDER AT THE TOWN HALL MEETING

The MCE said the assembly for the first time exceeded its revenue target in 2021 due to prudent management put in place. According to the MCE, the assembly reposition itself by tackling the loopholes confronting Internally Generated Funds (IGF) by implementing various strategies that includes the Updating the assembly’s Revenue Data Base, Establishment of two revenue pay points, regular interaction with ratepayers, capacity building for revenue collectors and the formation and operationalization of revenue task force.

The MCE, Reverend Solomon Kotey Nikoi mentioned that the assembly has distributed dual and mono desks to needy schools in the municipality while over 40 schools have benefited from the Ghana’s Schools Free Feeding Programme.

  

The Municipal Chief Executive, Reverend Solomon Kotey Nikoi mourned the challenges militating against the assembly notwithstanding the giant pace made by the assembly, and called on the traditional authorities, parents, and stakeholder to help address them to build a well-structured society for the generation to come.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION OFFICERS RECEIVED CAPACITY BUILDING IN THEIR CORE MANDATES

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly, LaDMA organised two days training programme for the environmental health and sanitation officers operating in the municipality to improve on the state of environmental health and sanitation issues militating against the municipality. The training held at the Municipal Assembly Conference room on Tuesday March 29, 2022 and ended on Wednesday March 30, 2022.

Addressing the participants, Mr Daniel Nkrumah (Coordinating director of LaDMA) said the EHOs, and EHAs owned the responsibilities to ensure that the municipality is clean. He said the training was to sharpen the skills of participants in delivery of their routine tasks, by enforcing environmental standards and regulations in the municipality.

 Engineer Lukman Yahya Salifu, Mr Maxwell Opoku Agyeman, Esq, and Engineer Evans Darko Mensah from Messrs WasteCare Associates, an environmental sanitation consultancy firm, facilitated the training.

The training was to equip the participants with the skills of principles of basic law and procedure for prosecuting environmental health and sanitation offences, monitoring and evaluation techniques and report writing. Engineer Lukman Yahya Salifu schooled the participants on report writing on environmental health and sanitation services.  Mr Maxwell Agyeman took the participants through Basic training in environmental health and sanitation prosecution whiles Engineer Evans Darko Mensah took the participants through environmental monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for EHOs and EHAs 

Participants were drawn from EHOs/ EHAs made up of fifteen females and ten males. Participants expressed their appreciation to the directorates, for organising the training.

DR ADWOA WILSON URGED GHANAIANS TO SEEK EARLY TREATMENT OF TB

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The Municipal Health Directorate of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Tuberculosis Day with the people of the municipality to raise an awareness of the disease, which is the second killer to COVID-19.According to Dr Adwoa Wilson, the municipal health director of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly the death statistics of tuberculosis remains as one of the public health threat in Ghana and globally. She mentioned that the WHO report on TB shows that the disease is the second leading communicable killer globally after COVID-19. She urged individual to seek early treatment to prevent complication.

Answering questions, Dr Adwoa Wilson mentioned that the district recorded 59 cases in 2021. She said between the months of January 2022 to March 2022, the district recorded 13 cases.The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Health Directorate in collaboration with La Polyclinic and TB Unit marked the World TB Day on Thursday March 24, 2022 at La Maamli Taxi Rank theme:’ INVEST TO END TB, SAVE LIVES’ Fifty participants screened on TB, sugar testing, and blood pressure check.

The Municipal Health Director of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Dr Adwoa Wilson has entreated the general public not to lose sight of the COVID-19 pandemic as it has come to stay like other infectious disease globally and  advised Ghanaians to continues adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.

MPCU HELD FIRST QUARTER MEETING

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FLASHBACK: MPCU FIRST QUARTER MEETING AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL

The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU) on Wednesday March 23, 2022 held it first quarter meeting at the Municipal Assembly Hall. The meeting was in line with the Local Governance Act, 2016,(Act 936) with the amendment (Act 940) Section 85, mandates the MPCU to undertake quarterly meeting and monitoring of projects being executed within the municipality.

At the meeting, members’ deliberated on previous minutes, projects monitoring report, the presentation of quarterly reports by Departments and Units. The briefing by MEHO on OCYF enforcement in LaDMA.

MPCU MONITORS PROGRESS OF THE ASSEMBLY PROJECTS

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FLASHBACK: MPCU TEAM AT ONGOING PROJECT SITE at La Wireless Cluster of Schools

The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit held it first quarter meeting for the year 2022 on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at the assembly hall.

The meeting was drive for the monitoring of progress of works undertaken by the assembly. In addition, to help make applicable corrections and educative actions to advance the project scheme, work blueprint and implementation strategies.

The committee visited the following facilities; the La Wireless Cluster of Schools, the MCE’s Bungalow at Labone Estate, Rangoon Camp 1&2 School, and St Paul’s Anglican School and the Container for NADMO at LaDMA main office.

According to the director for Works department, the projects would be completed within the schedule.  The team witnessed that at the various project visited workers were on site with works making headway progressively.

LaDMA MARK CLEAN UP EXERCISE IN HONOUR OF THE LATE LA PARAMOUNT CHIEF

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) marked the funeral ceremony of the late Paramount chief of La Traditional Authority, Dr. Nii Kpobi Tetteh Tsuru with a massive clean-up exercise on Saturday March 13, 2022.

The exercise was carried out in all the ten electoral areas in the municipality. The exercise attracted a lot of citizenry in the municipality.Responding to the importance of the exercise, some of the residents who joined the programme believe in such a time, it is prudent for the people as stakeholders to join hands with the assembly to ensure that the municipality maintains its status as the cleanest in the country. They bemoaned the absence of communal labour in the country where both young and old work together for clean environment.