Parliamentarian Lauds Jospong Group For Establishing Ho Medical Waste Facility, Calls for Government Support

 Hon. Charles Akwasi Agbeve , Vice Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development and member of the Health Committee, has praised Zoomlion's medical waste facility for its innovative approach to addressing medical waste disposal challenges.

Speaking in BusinessWeek Ghana after a tour of the Ho Medical Waste Treatment plant, Hon. Agbeve highlighted the significance of the facility, noting that improper disposal of medical waste poses serious health risks, including the spread of infectious diseases.

Before this medical waste facility was built, you can imagine how we were disposing medical waste," he said. "You don't know who that needle was used to prick. Someone with an infectious disease, obviously that child is going to get infected."

Challenges and Proposed Solutions
While commending Jospong Group for the innovation, Hon. Agbeve acknowledged the challenges faced by the facility, including non-payment for two years. He proposed that the Health Committee and Ministry engage with Jospong Group to find a solution.

Importance of Private Sector Partnership
Hon. Agbeve emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing waste management challenges.

The private sector obviously is the engine of growth. Government cannot do this," he said.

He highlighted the potential for the facility to expand its operations, including recycling medical waste.

The visit underscores the need for sustained government support to ensure the effective operation of medical waste facilities and promote a healthier environment.