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UNICEF initiates
sanitation project in Central Region
Cape Coast, July 23,
Ghanadot//GNA – Water and sanitation expert, has
called for proper disposal of human waste, refuse and other
hygienic practices to prevent deaths of children under five.
Mr. Michael Forson, Water/Sanitation Specialist at the Accra
office of UNICEF, noted that most childhood deaths were
caused by unhealthy and insanitary practices.
He expressed worry that most households do not have latrines
and improper disposal of human waste resulted in pollution
of water and food.
Mr. Forson was interacting with media personnel after the
launch of UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH),
project that was aimed at promoting hygienic practices among
the people in the Central Region, at Cape Coast.
It would be implemented in the Gomoa East,
Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa,
Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam and Assin South districts.
The project will ensue capacity building and training of
stakeholders and promote behavioural change regarding
washing of hands with soap and proper ways of storing water.
Mr. Forson asked the assemblies of the beneficiary districts
to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the success of
the project.
Madam Ama Benyiwa-Doe, Regional Minister, said government
spent large sums of money on diseases that were caused by
lack of potable water, poor sanitation and unhygienic
practices.
She said water borne diseases could account for deaths among
children under five.
GNA
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