Open Defecation Fuels Typhoid and Cholera Crisis in Ghana

Open Defecation Fuels Typhoid and Cholera Crisis in Ghana A recent Onua TV report highlights the alarming link between open defecation and the spread of typhoid and cholera in Ghana. The segment features Dr. Simon Opoku, a General Practitioner at Health Alert Clinic, who explains that open defecation is a primary cause of these diseases. "Open defecation is a major cause of both typhoid and cholera," stated Dr. Opoku. He further emphasized the similarity in symptoms and transmission methods. The report includes disturbing footage of people openly defecating on a beach, illustrating the scale of the problem. This unsanitary practice contaminates water sources and increases the risk of infection. The report serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for improved sanitation and public health initiatives to combat these preventable diseases in Ghana.