Reuse of wastewater in agriculture is a common feature in the developing world. While this
strategy might con-tribute to the livelihood of farming communities, there are health risks …

Human activities create wastes. Whether wastes would pose risks to the environment and to
public health depend on how they are handled, stored, collected and disposed off. The …

Increased quantities and nature of solid waste has led to the need for proper disposal landfill
to avoid environmental and health impacts. This study assessed problems of dumpsite in …

Many Ghanaian communities are faced with issues of solid waste disposal and health risks
that undermine efforts towards ensuring a clean environment and good health for all. This …

Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have poor solid waste management systems, putting
people living near dumpsites at higher risk of disease infections. Good risk perception could …

Dumpsites are an ideal breeding ground for disease vectors such as rats and mosquitoes,
which may channel severe health issues to the nearby residents and dumpsite workers. The …

Indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in dumpsites located within urban areas has proved to
be a problem to nearby residents in most developing cities of the world, Umuahia is no …

Poor waste management practices are a major challenge in most developing countries like
Zimbabwe. A number of reasons which include financial constraints, lack of skilled …

Solid waste management in Accra is a major challenge to the Metropolitan Authorities and
inhabitants. The rapidly increasing population coupled with poor capacity of the municipal …