Renowed family physician specialist, Dr Eno Akua Nyama, has issued a warning to the public regarding the improper use of Styrofoam, stressing its potential to cause severe health complications.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb on June 21, 2025, Dr Nyama detailed how this widely patronised packaging material, especially when exposed to heat and fatty foods, can leak harmful chemicals that pose risks to human health.
According to Dr Nyama, the primary concern lies with styrene, a key component of Styrofoam (also known as expanded polystyrene). "Styrofoam is also known as expanded polystyrene.
It is made from styrene, a derivative of fossil fuels, and then chemical additives are added to it to create the package.
