Business News of Wednesday, 5 February 2020Source: Eye on PortGPHA partners port health to sanitize fisher-folks on coronavirusPort Health UnitThe Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority in collaboration with the Port Health Unit of the Ghana Health Service, has embarked on a sensitization drive within the port community to educate stakeholders on the new coronavirus emerging from the Far East, with special focus on its prevention. The team of health experts visited the Tema Fishing Harbour where they educated management and staff and later proceeded to the Tema Fishing harbour canoe basin and Tema Fish market to sensitize fishermen and fish mongers some of whom come into direct contact with Chinese sailors. They were guided on precautionary measures against coronavirus infection including good hygiene practices. Director of Port Health, Raphael John Marfo cautioned workers to avoid going aboard vessels without the permission of the port health who have to conduct mandatory health checks to declare the vessel is safe. The Chief Fisherman of Tema, Nii Adjetey Mator, commended the initiative but called for improved sanitation at the Tema Fishing Harbour, to avert all forms of diseases.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2020 14:48 UTC