Audio By Carbonatix
Dr Mustapha Ahmed, Deputy Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, is worried it would be very impossible for the country to achieve the Millennium Development Goal on Sanitation by 2015.
The country’s Millennium Development Goals for 2015 for access to improved drinking water and improved sanitation are 78 and 53 percent respectively, but with Ghana doing just 14 percent in the area of Sanitation, it would take a “miracle” to achieve its target, he claimed.
He was speaking at the unveiling of Goodwill Ambassadors by WaterAid Ghana to dedicate their time and effort in addressing the problems of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the country through advocacy and fundraising.
They are Nana Kobina Nketia V, Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area; actress Ms Akofa Ejeani Asiedu, radio personalities Ms Shamima Muslim and Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi (Bola Ray). The rest are Efya Awindor, musicians Ben Brako and Wilhelmina Abu-Andani (Mimi) and gold-winning paralympic Hajara Mohammed.
Dr Ahmed called for attitudinal change in people’s approach to sanitation and also appealed to the “conscience” of landlords to introduce toilet facilities as well as stop the habit of converting existing facilities into accommodation.
Madam Theodora Adomako-Adjei, Extension Services Coordinator of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, who chaired the occasion, lamented the low attention given to issues related to sanitation.
She noted that because of the inadequate attention people are losing their dignity. She explained that it was common to find both the young and adult shamelessly indulging in open defecation.
Madam Adomako-Adjei said most cases at the outpatient department (OPD) in hospitals are water and sanitation related.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Sammy Gyamfi didn’t say BoG has ceded its forex role to us – GoldBod
45 minutes -
High Court sets November 4 for ruling on Wontumi’s bail application
59 minutes -
Tetteh Kwetey files nomination for NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship
1 hour -
Korle Bu appeals for more doctors, nurses as A&E Centre struggles under pressure
1 hour -
AFCON 2027Q: ‘I’m optimistic Black Stars can turn things around’ – Agyemang-Badu
1 hour -
Digital innovation could widen Africa’s inequalities if people are left out – Sam Jonah
1 hour -
Galamsey is an economic, health and moral problem – Sam Jonah
1 hour -
Africa must create AI technology instead of paying to use it – Sam Jonah
1 hour -
2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens to face Norway, Brazil and Canada in Group C
2 hours -
Agbodza, Sam George move to curb fibre optic cable cuts during road works
2 hours -
2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens unveil 21-player squad for competition in Morocco
2 hours -
South Africa evacuation and the minority’s half-truth
2 hours -
‘You never know tomorrow’ – Anthony Baffoe on contesting for GFA Presidency
2 hours -
Obuasi SHTS head accused of sexually abusing students is NDC Juaben secretary seeking chairmanship
2 hours -
Cedi depreciates by 7.11% against dollar in August 2026 – BoG report
2 hours