World Vision Ghana, a leading humanitarian organization, has called on the government to establish a National Sanitation Authority to address the country’s sanitation challenges. Apexnewsgh reports
Mr. Yaw Attah Arhin, a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) specialist with World Vision Ghana, made this appeal during a joint workshop with the Ghana WASH Journalists Network (GWJN), the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe), and journalists from across the country.
The Need for a National Sanitation Authority
Mr. Arhin emphasized the need for a National Sanitation Authority, a proposal that has been pending since 2017 despite numerous meetings and discussions. He stressed that the lack of a National Sanitation Authority has hindered effective management of the sanitation sector, resulting in inadequate sanitation services for many Ghanaians.
Benefits of a National Sanitation Authority
Mr. Arhin highlighted the numerous benefits that a National Sanitation Authority would bring to the country’s sanitation sector.
These benefits according to Mr. Arhin include:
Standardization: Ensuring consistency in sanitation practices and standards across the country.
Compliance: Enforcing regulations and guidelines to improve sanitation services.
Enforcement: Strengthening enforcement mechanisms to address sanitation-related issues.
Research and Development: Promoting innovation and research in the sanitation sector.
The Current State of Sanitation in Ghana
Mr. Arhin lamented that Ghana is losing out by not having a National Sanitation Authority, as the sanitation sub-sector is struggling, with only a few private sector players making a positive impact. He emphasized that the establishment of a National Sanitation Authority is long overdue and essential to address the sanitation challenges facing the country.
A Call to Action
Mr. Arhin urged the government to expedite the process of establishing the National Sanitation Authority and the National Sanitation Fund. He emphasized that this is critical to ensuring effective management of the sanitation sector, leading to improved sanitation services and a healthier environment for Ghanaians.
Conclusion
World Vision Ghana’s appeal for a National Sanitation Authority resonates with the need for improved sanitation services in Ghana.
Mr. Arhin believes that establishing such an authority would standardize practices, ensure compliance, and promote research and development in the sanitation sector.
“The government must take action to address the country’s sanitation challenges and ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for its citizens. By establishing a National Sanitation Authority, Ghana can take a critical step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which focuses on ensuring access to safe and dignified sanitation services for all”.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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