The Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Ghana, with a special focus on the northern regions. Apexnewsgh reports Speaking at forum organized in partnership with World Vision Ghana in Ada Aqua Safari Resort on Thursday, the M-CODe National Convenor Mr. Francis Ameyibor, pledged to intensify efforts in addressing WASH challenges, promoting menstrual hygiene management, and advancing effective journalism and advocacy in the sector. Mr. Ameyibor expressed its gratitude for World Vision Ghana’s efforts in improving lives and looks forward to a collaborative partnership towards achieving “life in all its fullness.” The coalition vowed to utilize their platforms to amplify marginalized voices, share success stories, and inspire action towards creating a Ghana where everyone has access to safe WASH services. This commitment is a significant step towards achieving the “REPOSITIONING WASH AS A KEY DRIVER OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT” agenda, and stakeholders are optimistic about the potential impact on the lives of Ghanaians. Ghana faces significant Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges, with a substantial portion of the population resorting to open defecation and sharing latrines. According to statistics, 17.7% of the country’s population, equivalent to over 4.5 million people, practice open defecation, posing serious health risks. Additionally, 55% of the population, approximately 13.7 million people, share latrines, which can lead to the spread of diseases. These data above show the need for intensified efforts to improve access to safe WASH facilities, particularly in rural and underserved areas. M-CODe’s renewed commitment is a testament to the power of collaboration and advocacy in driving progress in the WASH sector. By intensifying efforts and working together, M-CODe and its partners health, dignity, and well-being for all. The National Convenor also used the medium to send his gratitude to World Vision Ghana for the wonderful partnership so far. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on;  Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.

In a joint workshop with M-CODe, Justice Lee Adoboe, National Coordinator for the Ghana WASH Journalists Network (GWJN), tasked journalists to advocate for women’s menstrual hygiene, emphasizing that everyone is a product of the menstrual cycle. Apexnewsgh reports Addressing Journalists from various regions of the country on Thursday in Ada at AQUA Safari Resort, Mr. Adoboe stressed the importance of constant skill development and partnerships, using GWJN- M-CODe partnership with World Vision Ghana as example, to achieve universal access to improved sanitation and contribute to SDG-6 targets. GWJN National Coordinator further noted, that Menstrual hygiene advocacy is crucial, as poor hygiene poses serious health risks, including infections and infertility. Mr. Adoboe urged journalists to play a critical role in advocating for improved sanitation facilities, education, and support for women and girls. “As our partners repose so much trust in us, we must work hard to justify that trust by constantly playing our media advocacy role, information role, and if the needs be, apply the critical voice to issues in the WASH sector, all in the interest of getting duty bearers off their bums and taking the right and relevant actions that make the collective national WASH goals achievable” he stressed He further emphasized that everyone benefits from the menstrual cycle and must work together to support women. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on;  Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.