Snakes invade Tolon District

The Tolon District Director of the Ghana Health Service, Hajia Sophia Mahama has expressed concern about the increasing cases of snakebites in the area. She revealed that the district health post continued to record the highest cases of snake bites. She described the situation as a major health hazard which needed to be urgently treated. According her, the Tolon health post lacked anti-snake serum to handle these cases for which reason victims are usually referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). She also pointed out that health service providers in the area were bedeviled with a myriad  of challenges. Hajia Sophia Mahama made this known at a presentation of four hospital beds and an appreciable quantity of anti-snake serum to the Tolon health post. The Member of Parliament for Tolon Hon. Wahab Suhuyini Wumbei made the donation. Hajia Sophia Mahama commended the Tolon Legislator for his support but made a passionate appeal to government, civil society organizations and philanthropists to assist the Tolon district health post. She maintained that the Tolon health post needed adequate materials especially anti snake serum to save lives. The Tolon MP, Hon. Wahab Suhuyini Wumbei said part of his common fund was used to finance the donation. He reaffirmed his commitment to partner with other stakeholders to provide quality health care services to his constituents. Hon. Wahab Suhuyini Wumbei also promised to deepen his collaboration with the authorities of the District Assembly to improve the living conditions of residents of Tolon. The Tolon District Chief Executive, Abubakari Seidu showed appreciation for the MP’s assistance.

Source:Citifmonline.com