Tanzania, July 16 -- Dar es Salaam. A new initiative to improve public awareness of the safe use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been launched, with the aim of reducing accidents and encouraging more Tanzanians to adopt clean cooking energy.

The initiative, led by Oryx Gas Tanzania, includes the launch of a handbook on the safe use of LPG and a three-year partnership with the Tanzania Scouts Association to expand safety education through the Scouts' nationwide youth network.

Speaking at the launch, Oryx Gas Tanzania Managing Director Benoit Araman said the handbook would serve as a practical guide for learning and teaching the safe use of LPG, while the partnership would help extend safety awareness to more communities.

He said th...