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Can a cleanup day become a lasting culture of environmental care in Ghana?

GF Foundation begins sanitation education in Greater Accra communities ahead of World Cleanup Day.

Discover the hidden costs and profound impact of Ghana's sanitation crisis, and why access to basic amenities remains a distant dream for many.

Ghana faces a critical public health challenge as preventable illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation claim thousands of lives

A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods a

A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods and subsequent deadly disease

Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?

The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.

A united front emerges to tackle Ghana's pollution crisis - but what solutions are on the table?

Religious bodies and civil society groups are uniting to combat air pollution and e-waste injustice in Ghana. The collaboration seeks practical measures- but what changes will they push for?

Why has public urination and defecation become an accepted feature of urban life in many African cities?

Many African cities are facing a sanitation crisis as public urination and defecation become normalized- raising questions about hygiene and public health. This widespread practice poses significant risks, but the reasons behind it are more complex than they appear.

A nutritionist's outreach program is bringing renewed hope to families-but can she reverse a worrying trend?

Nancy Dogoe, a nutritionist in Nkwanta South, is battling rising malnutrition in hard-to-reach communities. She is running outreach programs educating parents on proper feeding practices and malnutrition prevention-but recent unrest is making her work harder.

Ghanaian environmental expert Dr Ted Yemoh Annang warns that sending all waste to landfills is unsustainable, calling fo

Ghanaian environmental expert Dr Ted Yemoh Annang warns that sending all waste to landfills is unsustainable, calling for nationwide recycling and

A "breathing crisis" is looming, but a policy overhaul could save thousands of lives. What changes are needed?

Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST) Ghana warns that air pollution is a growing public health threat. The group calls for integrating air pollution control into strategies for combating non-communicable diseases - but what's at stake?

A former Deputy Health Minister warns that the health sector is suffering - but what changes could make all the difference?

Former Deputy Health Minister Alexander Akwasi Acquah is sounding the alarm about Ghana's health sector. He suggests that without addressing critical issues - the nation risks a significant crisis.