This initiative was made possible through the generous support of the Ghana Italian Women Association (GIWA) and the Member of Parliament for the Daboya-Makarigu Constituency, Lawyer Shaibu Mahama.

The event aimed to promote health awareness, provide free screenings and vaccinations, and empower communities to take control of their health.

The Executive Director of the Boresah Royal Foundation, Queen Boresah Fantevie, emphasised the importance of health education and community engagement.
“Hepatitis B is a silent killer, but with awareness and prevention, we can save lives,” she said. “We’re committed to improving healthcare outcomes in our communities, and today’s event is a step in that direction.”

President of GIWA, Rosaria Leone Baldi, highlighted the organisation’s commitment to supporting healthcare initiatives in Ghana.
“GIWA is proud to partner with the Boresah Royal Foundation to promote health awareness and provide essential services to women and children in North Gonja,” she said.

Paramount Chief of the Wasipe Traditional Area, Wasipewura Anyame Kabasagya, expressed gratitude to the foundation and partners for bringing vital health services to the community.
“We appreciate the efforts of the Boresah Royal Foundation and partners in promoting health awareness and providing essential services to our people,” he said.

The District Director of Health Services, Titus Nii Teiko Tagoe, emphasised the importance of hepatitis B awareness and prevention.
“Hepatitis B is a significant public health concern, and we’re grateful for the support of the Boresah Royal Foundation and partners in addressing this issue,” he said.

The District Chief Executive for the North Gonja District, Abdulai Nashiru, spoke on behalf of the MP, Shaibu Mahama.

“We’re committed to supporting initiatives that promote health and well-being in our communities,” he said. “Today’s event is a testament to the power of collaboration and partnership in driving positive change.”

The hepatitis B awareness campaign, screening, and vaccination exercise demonstrated the impact of collaborative efforts in promoting health and well-being in communities.

The Boresah Royal Foundation, GIWA, and partners look forward to continuing their work in improving healthcare outcomes in North Gonja and beyond.

The victims, predominantly women and children, find themselves without food and shelter, grappling to salvage anything they can from the ruins left by the attackers.

They are thus calling for swift action to ensure justice prevails, emphasizing that this is not the first time they have experienced such attacks.

On the 26th of December, 2023, unidentified individuals on motorcycles reportedly invaded the farming community, setting ablaze fifty houses along with food supplies and personal belongings.

Despite a visit by the North Gonja District police to the area, no arrests have been made yet.

The affected population comprises sixty-two children, thirty adult females, and twenty adult males, all of whom have suffered significant losses. The victims recount how their hard-earned harvest from the 2022-2023 farming season, stored in their homes, was not spared in the ruthless attack.

During Myjoyonline’s visit to Salugu, scenes of distraught women were observed, desperately trying to salvage whatever they could from the charred remains of their belongings. Sixty-six-year-old widow Karimatu Alhassan, was found alone in her burnt room, in tears as she attempted to gather anything she could find.

“What pains me the most is that I have no husband or son around. The little that I harvested at home would have lasted me through the dry season, but now, everything is gone. It’s a big problem for me because how do I feed,” bemoaned Karimatu Alhassan.

Another victim, Kasim Adam, recounted losing everything, including his flat-screen television, bed, mattress, clothes, and other valuables. He alleged that he recognized those responsible for the attack, claiming that when he tried to intervene, two policemen pushed him away and fired warning shots.

Further investigations by Myjoyonline revealed that the attack in Salugu and Daboya communities stemmed from a dispute between a farmer, Alhassan Abu, and a herdsman.

The farmer had requested compensation for the damages caused by the herdsman’s cattle, leading to a confrontation.

The herdsman refused to pay, prompting the farmer to take custody of one of the cows, which was later reported to the police. The police have since taken custody of the cow in Daboya.