Dr. Kwesi Djokoto Joins Keta MP and Zotoglo Dzelukope Residents for Massive Clean-Up Exercise in Keta Municipality

In a remarkable display of community leadership and collaboration, Dr. Kwesi Djokoto, Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), joined forces with the Member of Parliament for Keta, Hon. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, and enthusiastic residents of Zotoglo Dzelukope to undertake a comprehensive clean-up exercise in the Keta Municipality. The high-profile participation underscored the growing emphasis on environmental sanitation as a collective responsibility. Residents turned out in large numbers, armed with brooms, rakes, and waste bins, transforming the initiative into a vibrant community affair.

The clean-up exercise targeted key areas within the municipality, focusing on drains, public spaces, and streets to combat filth and prevent sanitation-related health challenges. Dr. Djokoto rolled up his sleeves alongside the MP and the people, actively participating in sweeping, desilting, and proper waste disposal. Hon. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey expressed appreciation for Dr. Djokoto’s presence, noting that such involvement from national figures inspires greater participation and highlights the link between clean environments and improved public health outcomes.

Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Kwesi Djokoto emphasized the critical connection between sanitation and healthcare delivery. He encouraged residents to maintain cleanliness daily, stressing that preventive health measures like proper waste management significantly reduce the burden on the National Health Insurance Scheme. The Deputy Chief Executive also used the platform to interact with constituents, listening to their concerns and reaffirming the NHIA’s commitment to supporting healthy communities across the country.

The successful clean-up exercise is expected to boost ongoing efforts to keep the Keta Municipality clean and healthy. Residents of Zotoglo Dzelukope and surrounding areas pledged to sustain the momentum generated by the event. Local leaders described the initiative as a model for effective partnership between government officials, parliamentarians, and citizens in tackling environmental and health issues at the grassroots level.