RICCS advocates prosecution of sanitation offenders to curb insanitary practices in UWR

The Upper West Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation in Ghana is advocating for the strict prosecution of sanitation offenders to combat poor waste management. Officials are proposing new policies, such as mandatory dustbins for households and shops, to address high rates of open defecation and improper waste disposal.
Why it matters
Effective waste management and sanitation enforcement are critical public health interventions for preventing disease outbreaks and improving urban living conditions in developing regions.
Wa (UW/R), June 7, GNA — The Upper West Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (RICCS) has called for the strict prosecution of sanitation offenders as part of efforts to curb poor sanitation practices in the region.
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