The residents of Sabin Akrofruom in the Atwima Kwanwoma municipality, Ashanti Region, are in urgent need of attention as the community is grappling with the dangers posed by overflowing refuse dumps that have plagued the area for years.
With piles of waste left to rot, residents are growing increasingly concerned about the risk of disease outbreaks, particularly airborne infections.
The situation has reached a tipping point, as the refuse dumps, scattered across various parts of the community, have become a breeding ground for harmful pests such as rats and flies, which spread diseases.
The foul odor emanating from the rotting garbage has created an unbearable environment, making daily life increasingly difficult for residents.
Speaking to Otec FM reporter Simon Opoku Afriyie, the residents expressed their frustrations, emphasizing that the persistent refuse problem is not only an eyesore but also a major health threat.
One resident commented, “Every day, we live in fear. The flies, the smell, the rats – it’s unbearable. We’re worried that soon enough, it could lead to a serious disease outbreak, especially with the way the waste keeps accumulating.”
The community members are calling on the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipal Assembly and the government to take immediate and effective steps to address the crisis.
They demand proper waste collection services, with regular pickups and more designated dumping sites to prevent the uncontrolled spread of waste in their neighborhoods.
The residents are particularly worried about the vulnerability of children, the elderly, and those with compromised health, who are at higher risk of contracting illnesses due to the unsanitary conditions.
With no immediate relief in sight, many fear that if the problem continues to be ignored, it will only worsen, making the community an even more dangerous place to live.
The call for action has grown louder as residents plead for an intervention before it’s too late.
They are asking local officials to prioritize their well-being and ensure that the necessary resources are allocated to clean up the dumps, improve waste management systems, and prevent the spread of disease.
As the crisis continues, Sabin Akrofruom’s residents are left to hope that their voices will finally be heard and that the authorities will step in to protect them from the growing threat to their health and safety.
