Cocoa sprayers

COCOBOD Denies Neglecting Cocoa Sprayers’ Health Concerns

COCOBOD Denies Neglecting Cocoa Sprayers’ Health Concerns

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reacted to claims that, it is not providing essential medical care to its contracted mass cocoa sprayers following concerns about the toxicity of agrochemicals. This is in response to claims raised by the Ghana National Association of Cocoa Farmers regarding health complications among its members, including reports of blindness and impotence purportedly linked to prolonged exposure to agrochemicals. COCOBOD’s Head of Public Relations, Fiifi Boafo, in an interview on Citi News said the board ensures regular medical check-ups for contracted farmers engaged in cocoa spraying. He refuted the allegations, stressing that the Cocoa Clinic…
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