Eyipe’s sanitation crisis raises concerns over public health and coastal pollution

Residents of Eyipe, a community in Winneba in the Central Region, are raising concerns over persistent sanitation challenges, including improper waste disposal, open defecation and the poor management of wastewater.

Calls for a lasting solution The sanitation challenges in Eyipe are linked to several factors, including improper waste disposal, the cost of waste collection, inadequate disposal facilities and limited regular waste collection services.

Rubbish can be found in parts of the community, especially around the shoreline, while wastewater from households is sometimes discharged into open areas where waste has already accumulated.