{
  "id": 6621475,
  "title": "Zoomlion rolls out disinfection, disinfestation exercise across Volta Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zoomlion-rolls-out-disinfection-disinfestation-exercise-across-volta-6621475",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T18:47:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/zoomlion-rolls-out-disinfection-disinfestation-exercise-across-volta-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zoomlion Ghana Limited has pledged to deploy personnel and resources to combat public health threats stemming from recent floods in the Volta Region. The company's Volta Regional Manager, Mr Emmanuel Amemakalor, confirmed this commitment during a four-hour disinfection and disinfestation exercise held at Ho Central Market on Wednesday. This initiative, carried out in partnership with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), will be extended to all 18 municipalities and districts within the region and is projected to conclude on September 19.\n\nDespite the floods being less severe than those in other parts of Ghana, Amemakalor emphasized that the potential public health risks posed by the disaster cannot be ignored. He explained that the aftermath of flooding could elevate the risk of malaria due to increased mosquito breeding and also facilitate the spread of cholera and other waterborne diseases. The disinfection exercise encompasses not just markets, but also lorry parks and other public facilities, including schools and public toilets. This initiative is being carried out at no cost as part of Zoomlion's corporate social responsibility.\n\nMs Stella Kumedzro, the Regional Environmental Health Officer, highlighted the urgency of the fumigation exercise to eliminate waste displaced by floodwaters and control disease vectors seeking new breeding sites. She advised residents to keep their surroundings clean and follow good sanitation practices to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks, particularly in the aftermath of flooding. The exercise was later expanded to Hodzo, a locality near Ho, which was among the communities most severely impacted by the floods.",
  "summary": "Zoomlion Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its preparedness to deploy the necessary personnel and logistics to help mitigate public health risks arising from the recent floods in the Volta Region.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zoomlion Ghana to conduct disinfection across Volta Region for 19 days",
    "Initiative aims to combat public health threats from recent floods",
    "Partnering with Volta Regional Coordinating Council"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Zoomlion rolls out disinfection, disinfestation exercise across Volta Region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zoomlion-rolls-out-disinfection-disinfestation-exercise-across-volta-6610011",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Zoomlion rolls out disinfection, disinfestation exercise across Volta Region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zoomlion-rolls-out-disinfection-disinfestation-exercise-across-volta",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:02:16.000Z"
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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."
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