Ferdinand  | Education Ghana | February 17 |  GES Directs Schools to Submit Data on WASH-Related Clubs by February 20

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all schools to submit detailed information on WASH-related clubs, including NFSI, Climate Change, SMART and Hygiene Clubs, by 10:00 a.m. on February 20, 2026.

The district has initiated a district-wide assessment of school clubs operating under Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programmes.

Heads of schools have been formally requested to provide comprehensive data on all WASH-related clubs in their institutions. The directive forms part of efforts to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and current status of health and sanitation initiatives in schools.

Scope of the Assessment

Schools are required to report on clubs including, but not limited to:

NFSI Clubs
Climate Change Clubs
SMART Clubs
Zoomkids Clubs
Hygiene and Sanitation Clubs
Environmental Health Clubs
WASH Ambassadors
HIV/AIDS Peer Educators
Water Safety Clubs
Adolescent Health Clubs

Institutions must also include any other relevant groups operating within the WASH framework.

Required Information

According to the directive, each school must complete the designated Google questionnaire and provide the following details:

The name and type of each club
The current status of each club, whether active or inactive
Challenges affecting functionality or participation
Recommendations or proposed measures to strengthen club activities and sustainability

The deadline for submission is 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Mandatory Participation

The exercise applies to all schools within the district. Education authorities have emphasized that no school should be excluded from the data collection process.

The assessment is expected to provide insight into the level of student engagement in sanitation, hygiene education, climate awareness, adolescent health, and peer-led advocacy initiatives. It will also help inform future policy direction and resource allocation within the WASH in Schools framework.

Strengthening School-Based Health Initiatives

WASH clubs play a critical role in promoting:

Safe water practices
Proper sanitation and hygiene
Environmental protection
Disease prevention awareness
Peer education and leadership development

By reviewing their operational status and identifying existing gaps, the Ghana Education Service aims to strengthen school-based health structures and enhance sustainability across basic and second-cycle institutions.

School heads are encouraged to ensure the timely and accurate submission of the required information.