The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a cautionary announcement, revealing that individuals in the communities that were recently flooded as a result of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, will be unable to use water from various local sources for the next six months.
The caution is a response to the contamination of water sources with faecal bacteria and E. coli, rendering the water unsafe for consumption.
The revelation was made during a press briefing on the flood situation on Wednesday, where the Director of Public Health, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, addressed the critical issue of water safety in communities impacted by flooding.
Highlighting the seriousness of the situation, Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe stated, "VRA and other partners have helped to get access to potable water, but how safe is the water? In the next six months, that is what we are going to focus on. We cannot drink the water now."
Acknowledging the immediate need for alternative water sources, Dr Asiedu-Bekoe recommended that flood victims use aqua tabs for water purification before consumption. This precautionary measure is deemed essential to safeguard the health of those affected by the floods.
To ensure widespread adherence to these crucial guidelines, Dr Asiedu-Bekoe urged flood victims to comply with water consumption restrictions until further notice.
Latest Stories
-
Imani-Ghana criticises Akufo-Addo for not lauding Fourth Estate’s contribution to social development
3 mins -
Man remanded for allegedly stabbing businessman with broken bottle and screwdriver
29 mins -
Population in Kumasi Central Prison surges to 1800, threefold exceeding capacity
38 mins -
NPP to conduct La Dadekotopon parliamentary primary today
38 mins -
KPMG’s report on GRA and SML deal, government white paper on report and matters arising
39 mins -
I won’t reply to Chris Brown tour criticism – Ayra Star
41 mins -
British Columbia to back off drug decriminalisation project
49 mins -
Veteran commentator Joe Lartey Sr dies at 96
50 mins -
Livestream: Newsfile discusses KPMG report on SML deal, ILO on SSNIT reserves and NDC’s running mate
1 hour -
Ghanaian activist hugs over 1,100 trees in an hour to set Guinness World Records
1 hour -
Mathew Anim Cudjoe’s Dundee United promoted to Scottish Premiership after Championship win
1 hour -
NSMQ star Jochebed Adwoa Sutherland sweeps 12 awards at UG Vice-Chancellor’s Ceremony
2 hours -
Ghana’s Education Quality ranked 125 out of 183 countries in latest Global Youth Development Index
3 hours -
Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
3 hours -
Verna Purified Water emerges as ultimate winner at Ghana Beverage Awards 2023
3 hours