Local Production of PPEs Commences in Ghana
On Saturday, 11th April 2020, Hon. Alan Kyerematen, Minister for Trade and Industry
paid a working visit to four Ghanaian Garment Manufacturing companies in
Accra.
The companies have been selected by the Akufo-Addo Administration to produce
Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for the frontline health workers leading the
fight against the Corona Virus Pandemic.
The local Garments companies visited by Hon. Minister were Dignity DTRT, Sleek
Garments, Cadling Fashions and Alfie Designs Limited, are among other companies
producing Face Mask, Medical Scrubs, Hospital Gowns and Head Gears using fabrics
from ATL, Volta Star Textiles and GTP.
Mr. Kyerematen who was accompanied by a team from both Ministry of Trade and
Industry, and Ministry of Health encouraged both management and workers of the
companies to adhere to the World Health Organisation's preventive protocols and
express the gratitude of the Government to them for supporting the fight against
this global pandemic.
