Renovate Slaughter Houses - SAEMA Told

Alhaji Osumanu Mohammed, Chief Butcher of Sekondi, on Wednesday, called on the Shama Ahanta East Metropolitan Assembly (SAEMA) to renovate slaughterhouses in the Metropolis to facilitate the work of butchers.

Speaking at a meeting organised by the Environmental Health Directorate of the Assembly for butchers, he said most of the slaughterhouses had been neglected.

He said that, "they look like unused buildings, which would have been demolished, if they were private property".

Alhaji Osumanu noted that the slaughterhouses were unhygienic and said the delay in the collection of refuse at market places was a serious health threat and asked the Environmental Health Directorate to reverse the situation.

Mr Moses Lartey, Deputy Metropolitan Environmental Health Officer, appealed to them to assist in keeping the slaughterhouses clean and to report cases of cholera, tuberculosis and typhoid fever for prompt medical attention.

Mr Peter Yaw Mensah, Environmental Health Officer, told the butchers that it was an offence under the new SAEMA by-law to operate a business without a licence and said a fine of two million cedis would be imposed on offenders.

Dr Linda Van Otoo, SAEMA Director of Health Services, asked them to undergo regular medical check up to ensure they were free from diseases.