Residents of Brumase, a suburb of Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, are raising alarm over deteriorating sanitary conditions following the accumulation of refuse in the community for nearly two months.
According to residents, the absence of a refuse container has forced households to dispose of their waste at an open dumping site, resulting in large heaps of garbage and creating what they describe as an unhealthy living environment.
They say the situation has become increasingly unbearable, with foul odours and swarms of houseflies affecting homes, businesses and daily activities.
Some residents lamented that the stench from the refuse dump has made it difficult for them to sit comfortably in their homes or conduct business in the area.
Beyond the inconvenience, residents fear the unsanitary conditions could trigger a cholera outbreak and other sanitation-related diseases, especially during the rainy season when floodwaters can spread contaminants across communities.
They have therefore appealed to the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly, government and Zoomlion Ghana Limited to urgently provide a refuse container and evacuate the accumulated waste before the situation escalates into a public health crisis.
