Total Ghana supports malaria campaign

  Accra, Ghana- Total Petroleum Ghana Limited on Thursday organised a float and children's party across the country to create awareness on the need to prevent malaria. 
  Mr Jonas Ayi, Executive Director, Human Resource and Communication noted that Total was organising series of educational campaign through out the country on the dangers of malaria. 
  He noted that the company was spending over GHC 20,000 on the campaign aside other external support adding, "this is in view of the fact that one child dies every 30 seconds of the disease". 
  Mr Ayi noted "Total Worldwide is focusing its 2009 fight against malaria on children who were the most vulnerable group". 
  He added that in line with its campaign, a special educative game had been developed to enhance awareness on malaria prevention. 
  Mr Ayi said Total Ghana would also undertake public education campaign in some selected schools and deprived areas. 
  "Total is committed to human centered activities and we will continue to undertake such social responsibilities as a contribution to the growth and development of the society", he added