Assembly members asked to undergo HIV test

Assembly members of the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region have been asked to go for voluntary HIV/AIDS test.

The presiding Member of the assembly, Mr Maxwell Baidoo, who made the call, said this would demonstrate the principle of leadership by example and encourage the people in the communities to go for the test. He was speaking at the assembly’s meeting at Abura Dunkwa.

Mr Baidoo said if people know their HIV status they would be able to live more cautious lives and avoid contracting or spreading the disease. He noted that the disease is still incurable and urged all to join in the education of the communities saying that its spread could have devastating effect on the communities.

The presiding member also urged the assembly members to put their differences aside and work for the total development of the country.

The District Chief executive, Mr Andrew Mensah said the assembly would mobilise NGOs in AIDS prevention programmes in the district and support them with the one per cent of the common fund allocated for the prevention of AIDS.

He said the revenue for the assembly has increased from ?4 million a month to 10 million cedis.

He said measures would be put in place to further increase the revenue collection to ensure that development activities are executed as planned. He said the assembly has completed some educational and health infrastructure while projects such as market stalls and schools are under construction. He called for the support of the members to ensure efficient execution of these projects.