Ho-Ghana, Aug. 24, GNA – Mr Nelson Atito, the Caretaker of the Schoonhoven cured lepers’ village in Ho, has appealed for support to enhance the proper care of the inhabitants.
Mr Atito made the appeal when the Ewe Haborbor, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO), based in Southern California, USA, visited the village to donate food items, medicine, and toiletries among other materials to the village.
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, life had not been easy for the cured lepers as the only source of support for the village came from donations by benevolent organizations, philanthropists and some well-meaning individuals who could no longer donate due to the harsh economic effects of the pandemic, he said.
He lauded the Ewe Habobo for its continuous support and called on other organizations and individuals to follow their example, adding that management of the village would ensure the judicious use of the items.
Mr Atito said many of the patients under his care could not walk or see well, while others had lost their fingers because of the condition, adding that the situation had made it difficult for them to do things on their own.
He said the center was being threatened by stray animals and reptiles such as dogs and snakes, which posed danger to the cured lepers.
He appealed to the Ho Municipal Assembly to prioritize the road leading to the area and construct drainage systems, as the area gets flooded during the rains.
Ms Joy Agama, a representative of the Ewe Haborbor, who led the team to present the items, said the Association found it worthwhile to put smiles on the faces of the cured lepers who, for many years, had been isolated from their families due to their conditions.
She stressed the need for society to always “lend a helping hand” to the less fortunate.
Ms Agama assured the village of the NGOs continuous support towards the improvement of the living conditions of the lepers.
