The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be shielding possible disasters that may face the country if care is not taken.
Ghana’s total attention has been on ways of dealing with the spread of the virus as it has been the norm across the world for the past months.
With the onset of the rains, malaria, cholera and other related diseases are likely to break out in some parts of the country, as it has been a norm.
Flooding, which occurs every year especially in the capital city is also likely to occur with less attention given to its prevention.
We are in April and the rains are likely to start soon but unfortunately, nothing much is being done in terms of desilting of drains and gutters.
Even though the government has undertaken fumigation exercise at major public places across the country in the outbreak of the disease, it deserves much better considering the experience over the past years.
The Odawna drain which is a prime to most floods in the capital is also yet to get the needed attention to avert any unforeseen incident.
However, the government and the appropriate authorities also have to take a look at the issue and address it as the country continues to fight the spread of the COVID-19.
Ghana has so far recorded 313 confirmed cases with six deaths with over thirty been recovered.
Over 37 persons are also reported dead in the Upper West region from meningitis.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
