The Volta Regional Health Directorate has raised concerns about the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases following recent flooding in various districts within the Volta Region. This situation arose after floodwaters inundated multiple latrines and public sanitation areas due to the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.
Stella Kumedzro, the Volta Regional Environmental Health Officer, discussed this issue during an interview and appealed to authorities to provide safe drinking water to the affected communities. She highlighted that a significant number of people in these areas were still relying on surface water for their daily needs, including cooking and bathing. This could lead to serious public health implications, including the risk of waterborne diseases, skin rashes, diarrhea, and typhoid.
Michael Kofi Zigah, the North Tongu District Health Director, also emphasized that the flooding incident is negatively impacting healthcare services in the district. Many communities have been displaced, resulting in limited access to essential facilities such as clean water, proper sanitation, and routine healthcare services. He explained that the situation is akin to a prolonged campout, affecting both service delivery and the well-being of the local residents. However, he noted that the district has managed to establish a mobile clinic to mitigate some of these challenges.
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