{
  "id": 19780249,
  "title": "IDE Ghana donates PPEs to vacuum truck operators in Tamale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/ide-ghana-donates-ppes-to-vacuum-truck-operators-in-tamale",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:20:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ide-ghana-donates-ppes-to-vacuum-truck-operators-in-tamale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International Development Enterprises (IDE Ghana) has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to vacuum truck operators in Tamale, as part of its efforts to support the World Toilet Day celebration. The donation was made through IDE Ghana's Pit Emptying Services Project, with the aim of enhancing the health and safety of operators who regularly handle sewage, faecal matter, and other hazardous materials. The items included safety helmets, gloves, masks, soap, boots, sprayers, overalls, and disinfectants. The Tamale Metropolitan Assembly's Waste Management Department Director, Wiafe Akenten Oduro, expressed gratitude for IDE Ghana's partnership, stating that the equipment would significantly improve sanitation workers' safety. IDE Ghana's Acting Country Director, Alhassan Hilda Wunniche, explained that the organization identified health and safety risks for operators and designed the initiative to address these challenges with protective equipment. Service provider Haruna Kaleem pledged to use the items appropriately to benefit from the initiative. Vacuum truck operator Osman Hamdaway from Sewerage System Ghana Limited also thanked IDE Ghana for the support, highlighting the challenges they face and expressing gratitude for the PPE, which would reduce their exposure to hazards and improve working conditions.",
  "summary": "INTERNATIONAL Development Enterprises (IDE Ghana), in partnership with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TaMA), has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to vacuum truck operators in Tamale as part of activities marking this year’s World Toilet Day celebration. The donation, made through IDE Ghana’s Pit Emptying Services Project, is aimed at improving the health and safety of … The post IDE…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}