Zoomlion Company Limited has commenced an eight-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise across 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region, targeting public facilities affected by recent flooding.
The exercise, which began on Thursday, August 20, 2026, is being undertaken in collaboration with the Central Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the various District Assemblies.
The intervention targets schools, markets, health facilities, public toilets, refuse container sites, dump sites and other public spaces identified through rapid risk assessments conducted by the respective assemblies.
The exercise follows widespread flooding that affected several communities and public facilities, raising concerns about environmental contamination and the increased risk of water- and vector-borne diseases.
Zoomlion targets flood-affected public facilities
The operation began in Cape Coast at the Kwamena Walker Avenue public toilet before the team moved to selected facilities and waste sites within the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipality (KEEA) and Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District (AAK).
A 10-member spraying team, including two female operatives, has been deployed for the exercise.
According to Noah Addo Opey, Central Regional Manager of Zoomlion Company Limited, the intervention is intended to reduce health risks associated with post-flood environmental conditions.
He explained that the disinfection of public toilets, school facilities, markets and refuse sites would help reduce exposure to contaminants and interrupt the spread of pathogens that can thrive in flood-affected environments.
“This exercise will reduce exposure to bacteria, viruses and vectors, lower the likelihood of diarrhoeal and respiratory infections and limit vector-borne diseases such as malaria and cholera in flood-affected communities,” he said.
Public urged to maintain clean surroundings
Mr Opey also urged residents to complement the exercise by maintaining proper environmental hygiene.
He called on the public to clear stagnant water, dispose of refuse responsibly, keep public conveniences clean and properly cover food items, particularly in markets.
He further encouraged residents, traditional leaders and local authorities to cooperate with the spraying teams throughout the eight-day exercise.
RCC backs the intervention
Representing the Central Regional Minister, William Goku, Regional Environmental Officer, assured the teams of the Regional Coordinating Council’s support.
He described the exercise as important in preventing possible disease outbreaks following the floods and urged residents to actively support the intervention.
He also encouraged communities to maintain proper hygiene practices in homes, workplaces and public areas beyond the exercise.
Assemblyman welcomes timely intervention
The Assemblyman for Pedu Abakadze-Cape Coast North, Hon. James Arthur, praised the timing of the exercise, noting that several homes and public spaces in the area were affected by the floods.
He said the spraying and cleanup would provide much-needed relief while longer-term recovery efforts continue.
Mr Arthur urged residents to comply with sanitary directives issued by the Assembly and cooperate with Zoomlion teams as they carry out the operation.
The eight-day exercise forms part of an agreement between Zoomlion Company Limited and the government to undertake periodic large-scale disinfection and pest-control interventions across affected communities.
