The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afadzato South Constituency, Frank Afriyie, has emphasised the urgent need to improve access to clean water, stating that doing so will significantly reduce the country's disease burden.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament yesterday, he warned that Ghana was on the brink of a severe water crisis, which, if not addressed urgently, could have devastating consequences on public health and national development.
His concern, he noted, was backed by research, which revealed that 80 per cent of diseases in the country stem from poor water quality and inadequate sanitation.
Cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne diseases continue to rise as many communities struggle to access safe drinking water. "The situation is dire, and if we do not act now, it will only worsen," Mr Afriyie emphasised.
