Ghana: Upper East Battles Open Defecation As 63 Percent Lack Toilet Access

AllAfrica5 November 2026, 14:26 UTCGhana

[Ghanaian Times] WORLD Vision Ghana has urged stakeholders to move from awareness to action on water, sanitation and hygiene, as 63 per cent of Upper East residents still practise open defecation.

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