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Yesterday, my interest in sanitation and hygiene was ignited after reading some selected academic papers on managing urban solid waste in Ghana.   It is estimated that poor sanitation practices in Ghana costs a whopping $290 million per annum which by all estimation is indeed a big drain on the national resources.   Open defecation alone places a financial burden of almost $79 million per annum on the state.   Ghana produces 1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.   It appears we are spending huge sums of money building regional hospitals and district health centres to treat ailments, the causes of which are just down the roads in the form of uncollected waste and choked gutters.   It is indicated that about 60% of our mortality and morbidity result from malaria, upper respiratory track infections, and diarrhoea owing to poor sanitation and hygiene.   We could easily tackle these causes at a fraction of the cost of treating the resultant diseases.   Obviously, our health priorities are upside down.   We cannot afford to continue to falter in our efforts at development.    #Ghana #sanitation #hygiene

Access to #safedrinkingwater is vital for #publichealth, yet  water sources in many developing countries, including #Ghana, are often  contaminated. This study assessed #physicochemicalpropertiesofwater  samples from various sources in Ghana's Volta Region against WHO  recommendations. Results shows #Elevatedammonia, #phosphate, #fluoride, and #elevatedwaterhardness levels highlight the need for effective water treatment and management. Seasonal variations emphasize the importance of regular monitoring and targeted interventions. These findings inform evidence-based decision-making for public health interventions in the region.

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Are you a Ghanaian? If you are a Ghanaian and you are currently campaigning for a political party to win the upcoming December 7 elections at the expense of the predominant Galamsey menace, please take note of the following: I am breaking it down to the understanding of a pupil: Galamsey activities has polluted almost all the natural water bodies surrounding us. As a result, these water bodies are contaminated with heavy metals namely; arsenic, cadmium, nickel, mercury, chromium, zinc, and lead. Significant amounts of these heavy metals leach or sip down into ground water (water table). Borehole water everywhere in Ghana is drawn from ground water (water table). Note, the act of boiling water can’t remove these heavy metals from them. Most of the food products in the market, homes, restaurants and chop bars are washed or prepared with Galamsey polluted water containing heavy metals, although these polluted water through some processes, end up appearing to be clean to the ordinary eyes in our homes - that’s misleading. These heavy metals from Galamsey polluted water also do get into the digestive system of the fishes and other aquatic species that we eat on daily basis. The effect of these heavy metals in Galamsey polluted water on human health include but not limited to the following: BRAIN DAMAGE, KIDNEY and LIVER failure. Now let’s decide whether to do POLITICS or to ADDRESS the Galamsey menace, THANK YOU. Corp Sayvee ✍️ #stopgalamseynow

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🔍 Insights from Ms. Fariha Idrees, Junior Research Fellow, Candiolo Cancer Institute IRCCS 🔍 Many miners working on-site are facing dire conditions. 👷♂️🚧 Most of these miners are migrant workers from KPK and beyond, struggling with inadequate living conditions and low wages. 🏚️💸 The age range of these miners is between 15 and 65 years, and they are dealing with severe health issues, including tuberculosis and hepatitis due to contaminated water. 😷💧 This polluted water not only affects their health but also contaminates groundwater, further impacting their living conditions. 🚱🌍 Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving the health and well-being of the miners and ensuring safer, more sustainable working environments. 🛠️💪 #WorkerConditions #MiningHealth #MigrantWorkers #ContaminatedWater #PublicHealth #SustainableMining #Pakistan

adding our Businesses for Health Papua New Guinea take on Ed Enoch’s brilliant post about the varying prices of a bottle of water in different places. However, it's important to remember that water is a basic necessity for survival. While we may have the option to choose where we buy our water from, not everyone has the luxury of such choices. Unlike the price of a bottle of water, the value of life-saving medication for diseases like Tuberculosis is immeasurable. For those who are sick with TB, access to free drugs is not just an option, but a matter of life and death. Without these drugs, their lives hang in the balance. So, while the value of a bottle of water may fluctuate depending on where it's found, let's not forget the invaluable importance of access to essential TB services for those who need it most. It's a reminder that our worth should never be determined by our location, but rather by our compassion and commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the basic necessities they need to survive and thrive. https://lnkd.in/gn4JESTC

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