Regional News of Monday, 20 February 2017Source: citifmonline.comNew Takoradi residents complain of poor sanitationFile photoSome residents of New Takoradi have expressed displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of human excreta into gutters, market places and in the sea by some members of the community. New Takoradi, a fishing community within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan area, is noted for the outbreak of cholera and other communicable diseases due to the low level of public hygiene. LANET is under the Ghana anti-corruption coalition implementing the “I am aware” project in the area of sanitation, education and agriculture among others. Mr. Samuel Amissah Junior, Assembly member of the Poasi Upper New Takoradi area, assured the gathering of the Assembly’s plans to alleviate the numerous problems within the community. Mrs Mercy Quarshie, chairperson for the LANET, said the project was to make individuals take responsibility of their environment and monitor development in their communities.

Source: GhanaWeb February 20, 2017 13:27 UTC