Sekondi-Takoradi: Mr. Daniel Lamptey, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Environmental Health Officer, has urged residents to cease the practice of perforating their septic pipes and directing effluence into drains and gutters. He emphasized that with the onset of rains, such environmental practices, coupled with existing unsanitary conditions, may lead to a rise in cholera cases.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Lamptey also advised residents against open defecation, particularly into drains, and called on public toilet operators to maintain cleaner facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. In an interview about the Assembly's preparedness for the rainy season, he stressed that sanitation is a shared responsibility and encouraged communities to uphold their civic duties to maintain clean environments, which in turn boosts productivity.
Mr. Lamptey noted that the Assembly has initiated desilting exercises throughout the metropolis to prevent flooding and the spread of waterborne diseases. He also urged households with gutters in front of their homes to take personal responsibility for desilting them to ensure proper water flow. He encouraged everyone to collaborate in cleaning efforts to eliminate diseases and enhance productivity.
