The International Day of Forestry, was commemorated on Friday, 5th June, 2026 through the ‘Tree for Life’ planting exercise marked by the nation to restore degraded lands. The occasion was held at the Ofori Panin Senior High School (OPASS), where the Municipal HIV/AIDS Committee members enlightened students on HIV/AIDS disease and the need to abstain from sexual activities.
The Focal Person, Mad Mamatta Alhassan emphasized on indiscriminate sexual behaviour, especially the youth and highlighted on the mode of transmission, prevention methods, stigmatization and the implication of the HIV/AIDS disease on their educational development.