Soireenews.com Special: Guinea Worm Disease Looms In Wuxor, Have And Sremanu In Akatsi South As People Drink Contaminated Water
The drinking water from the contaminated ponds and streams which were shared with the deadly reptiles that are causing more deaths a year is contaminated with feces, causing cholera, dysentery, intestinal worms, schistosomiasis and trachoma, typhoid and polio.
Freeman Koryekpor 
PAINSTAKING investigation conducted by Soireenews.com reveals that people living in Wuxor, Have, Sremanu, Fiakpokorpe, Wordikorpe,Ewekorpe and many others, the destitute agricultural communities within the Akatsi South municipality of the Volta Region do not have access to clean water.
The drinking water from the contaminated ponds and streams which were shared with the deadly reptiles that are causing more deaths a year is contaminated with feces, causing cholera, dysentery, intestinal worms, schistosomiasis and trachoma, typhoid and polio.
The frightening situation which has informed the decision of the Assembly Member for Wuxor, Have and Sremanu Electoral Area, AsseJaphet Festus Gbede to appeal to government , NGOs , philanthropist to come to the aid of these communities .
They should come to their aid to provide them with potable water which will go a long way to enhance health condition of community members as well as improving education in the area.
"I hereby respectfully appeal to your distinguished Non-Governmental Organization for the provision of potable water for the people of Have-fiakpokorpe, a destitute agricultural community within the Akatsi South Municipality," the Assembly member told Soireenews.com in an interview.
According to him, these aforementioned communities have been grappling with an acute shortage of clean and safe drinking water for several years now, which has caused widespread health issues.
Owing to the lack of access to safe drinking water, he lamented that locals have no choice but to rely on contaminated sources such as ponds and streams that are often infested with harmful bacteria and parasites.
He stressed that this situation has led to an upsurge in waterborne illnesses like cholera, typhoid fever, and dysentery among residents - particularly children and the elderly.
Additionally, Honourable Gbede noted that women and girls must spend hours every day fetching water from far-flung locations; this not only impacts their well-being but also deprives them of educational opportunities.
"Therefore, I implore your esteemed organization to take swift action towards providing a sustainable solution for the prevailing water crisis in Have-fiakpokorpe. Your support can make a substantial difference in enhancing the livelihoods of these marginalized individuals by ensuring access to uncontaminated drinking water while promoting hygiene practices aimed at reducing disease prevalence.
"I eagerly await your prompt response concerning this matter with optimism that together we can bring about positive change in these impoverished communities," Honourable Gbede stated.
In 2010, the United Nations general assembly declared that human right to water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for personal and domestic use. however, the reality is a contravention of the above.
The Sustainable Development Goal
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) VI, which Ghana is a signatory to, talks about ensuring available and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
The global effort to achieve sanitation and water for all by 2030 is extending beyond the household to include institutional settings, such as schools, healthcare facilities and workplaces.
This has been reinforced by global education for all strategies highlighting how water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in schools improves access to education and learning outcomes, particularly for girls, by providing a safe, inclusive and equitable learning environment for all.
