Gambia: Warning! Warning! Warning!
[Foroyaa] The public health authorities of The Gambia are supposed to protect the citizens from preventable epidemics such as cholera. Sanitation is a prerequisite to the prevention of epidemics.
The Gambia's public health authorities are tasked with safeguarding citizens from preventable epidemics like cholera. Proper sanitation is crucial in averting such outbreaks. Foroyaa, a Gambian news outlet, has expressed concerns over the poor condition of Jobe Street and the road leading to Serekunda School. Vendors, taxi drivers, and waste collectors are forced to work near muddy pools of water contaminated with rotting materials.
These unsanitary conditions are not suitable for human habitation and put livelihoods at risk. Governments are accountable to their citizens; it is their duty to inspect such areas and rectify the problems. Public health officials and international health bodies in The Gambia should conduct inspections and provide assistance. We should not wait for an epidemic to strike before taking action to prevent it.
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