There are 1.2 million Ghanaians categorised as extremely poor by the Ghana Statistical Service.
In this photo, a scavenger, buried under a heap of garbage, walks over a mountain of rubbish at Pantang dump site in Accra.
For many, it will be unthinkable how anyone could make a living on the Pantang dump site. But truth is, poverty is a desperate man.
The site, near the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, one of the oldest and largest dump sites in Accra, has undoubtedly become an obvious health hazard in the fast growing residential area.
The site, believed to have started in the 1990s, is currently the recipient of tonnes of waste generated in many parts of the capital.
An extremely poor person is one who spends all his earning on food only, it will not be sufficient to meet the 2,900 calories minimum requirement".
That is according to the Census Director at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Anthony Amuzu. He said in currency terms, the 'very poor' live on Gh¢2.17 a day
Latest Stories
-
Yaw Nsarkoh: Bit by bit we will understand China
2 hours -
Looted and returned: Asante royal artefacts on display for public viewing at Manhyia Museum
3 hours -
Suspected killer in Kasoa land dispute shooting not a National Security operative
3 hours -
Ghana appoint four Para Athletics coaches in Preparation for Paris 2024
3 hours -
Kumasi Cheshire Home decries inadequate equipment; seeks public support
4 hours -
UCL: Niclas Fullkrug hands Dortmund first leg advange over PSG
4 hours -
GPL: Accra Lions beat Hearts of Oak to go third
5 hours -
Seek higher grounds as rains intensify – GMet warns
6 hours -
May Day: Sam Ankrah promises to prioritise welfare and well-being of workers if elected president
6 hours -
Bawumia plans door-to-door campaign for 2024 polls
6 hours -
GAF condemns ‘unprovoked’ fatal shooting of soldier in Kasoa land dispute
6 hours -
OSP’s request for money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah baseless – AG advises EOCO
7 hours -
Obofour Raphael releases ‘Asem Yi Di Ka’ EP
7 hours -
‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’: Popular Kenkey joint and public toilets in Takoradi shut down
7 hours -
GFA boss Kurt Okraku graces Dreams FC’s dinner to celebrate CAF Confederation Cup exploits
8 hours