Towards a Rabies-Free Obuasi: AGA Obuasi Mine and AGA Health Foundation Support Community Vaccination Campaign with 2,000 Doses On 7th November 2025, AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine, in partnership with the AGA Health Foundation, presented 2,000 doses of anti-rabies vaccines to the Obuasi Municipal Assembly as part of its sustained commitment to public health, disease prevention, and community development.

The donation forms a critical component of a wider initiative to make Obuasi a rabies-free municipality. The vaccination exercise will target cats and dogs across all communities, at no cost to residents. This proactive effort is designed to prevent the potential spread of rabies—a preventable yet deadly disease—and to protect both human and animal health in the municipality.
During the handover ceremony held at the AGA Health Foundation, the Executive Director, Dr. Kwadwo Anim, emphasized AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine’s ongoing investment in strengthening community health systems. He noted that the request from the Municipal Veterinary Department was thoroughly assessed and approved in alignment with AGA’s health and safety priorities. “Health and safety remain central to our operations and partnerships. Supporting this vaccination campaign reinforces our shared responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our communities and contribute to a healthier and safer Obuasi.” — Dr. Kwadwo Anim, Executive Director, AGA Health Foundation. Receiving the vaccines on behalf of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly together with other executives, the Municipal Veterinary Officer, Mr. Agyemang Boateng, expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring effective rollout. “This donation will significantly strengthen our rabies prevention strategy. With coordinated outreach across the Municipality, we are committed to ensuring that the vaccines reach all intended households.” — Mr. Agyemang Boateng, Municipal Veterinary Officer. The vaccination campaign is expected to run through in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward eliminating rabies in Obuasi and advancing broader public health outcomes for the community.