Zoomlion Ghana Partners with MMDAs for Nationwide Post-Flood Disinfection to Avert Disease Outbreaks

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a comprehensive eight-week nationwide disinfection and disinfestation exercise to combat public health threats following recent flooding across the country. In collaboration with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the initiative targets all 16 regions of Ghana, focusing on high-risk public areas such as markets, schools, hospitals, and waste disposal sites. This massive intervention, which commenced on August 11, 2026, aims to neutralize contaminants carried by floodwaters that pose significant risks of disease outbreaks. The project employs the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved disinfectants and advanced techniques like thermal fogging and larviciding in stagnant water bodies to ensure thorough coverage. Across the regions, specific timelines and priorities have been established to maximize impact. In the Volta Region, Regional Manager Emmanuel Amemakalor emphasized the urgency of prioritizing markets to prevent the contamination of food products, with the local exercise expected to wrap up by September 9, 2026. In the Northern Region, Dr. Dawuni Peter is overseeing activities across all 16 MMDAs, targeting key spaces in Tamale. Meanwhile, in the Ahafo Region, Noble Nude reported significant progress in sanitizing schools and dumpsites, framing the exercise as a critical measure against communicable diseases. Public health officials, including Richard Donkor in Greater Accra, have highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that flood runoff often carries waste from latrines and dumping sites. Without these timely interventions, experts warn of an escalation in waterborne and vector-borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and malaria. Beyond the technical spraying, officials are urging the public to take collective responsibility for environmental sanitation. Residents are encouraged to improve personal waste disposal practices and cooperate fully with the fumigation teams to ensure the project's success in safeguarding national health.