Aboabo Kese Residents Fear Cholera Outbreak Over Poor Sanitation Conditions
Residents call for urgent intervention as poor sanitation and fly infestation raise fears of disease outbreaks.
- Residents fear a cholera outbreak in Aboabo Kese.
- Overflowing refuse dump and old toilet blamed.
- Community appeals for urgent action from authorities.
Residents of Aboabo Kese in the Ashanti Region have raised concerns over a potential cholera outbreak, citing an overflowing refuse dump and a deteriorating wooden public toilet located within the community.
According to residents, the sanitation situation has worsened with the onset of the rainy season, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks.
They say swarms of flies from the refuse dump and the ageing toilet facility frequently invade their homes, contaminating food and creating serious health hazards.
Speaking to Lawson News reporter Sarkodie Samuel, residents described the situation as alarming and appealed to authorities to intervene urgently to prevent a possible public health crisis.
They explained that the refuse dump, situated close to residential homes, produces a strong and unpleasant odour, particularly after heavy rainfall. The nearby wooden public toilet, which has fallen into disrepair over the years, has also become a breeding ground for flies and other disease-carrying insects.
“We are living in fear. Flies from the refuse dump and toilet settle on our food every day. With the rainy season here, we are worried that cholera and other diseases could break out in the community,” one resident said.
Residents further noted that children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the health risks posed by the unsanitary conditions and called for immediate action to safeguard lives.
They are therefore urging the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and other relevant sanitation authorities to relocate the refuse dump, rehabilitate or replace the public toilet facility, and strengthen sanitation measures in the area.
The residents also appealed to health officials to intensify public education on cholera prevention, environmental cleanliness, and proper hygiene practices during the rainy season.
As concerns continue to grow, residents say they are anxiously awaiting swift intervention to address what they describe as a looming public health threat.
From Samuel Sarkodie
