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View article: Understanding why Ghanaian informally trained artisans construct the ventilated improved pit latrine the way they do
Understanding why Ghanaian informally trained artisans construct the ventilated improved pit latrine the way they do Open
The decisions of informally trained artisans have been identified as the most influential factor in the design and construction of household ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines in Ghana. However, the considerations made by the artisans …
View article: Characterisation and Fertiliser Potential of Mechanically Dewatered Faecal Sludge from Anaerobic Digestion
Characterisation and Fertiliser Potential of Mechanically Dewatered Faecal Sludge from Anaerobic Digestion Open
While mechanical dewatering is widely used in faecal sludge treatment, the agricultural potential of mechanically dewatered faecal sludge (MDFS) combined with anaerobic digestion (AD) remains underexplored, particularly in sub-Saharan Afri…
View article: Heavy metal contamination in vegetables and associated health risks
Heavy metal contamination in vegetables and associated health risks Open
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in vegetables poses an enormous health risk to humans. This study assessed the heavy metal contents (Pb, Cr, Cd and Zn) in soils, irrigation water and vegetables using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer…
View article: The emergence of prefabricated VIP toilet seats with covers: The implication for odour control and potential improvement
The emergence of prefabricated VIP toilet seats with covers: The implication for odour control and potential improvement Open
The ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine is a cheaper and convenient alternative to water-borne sanitation for many households in developing countries. To mimic the water closet toilet, some users have introduced prefabricated ceramic sea…
View article: Oilfield produced water and constructed wetlands technology: a comprehensive review
Oilfield produced water and constructed wetlands technology: a comprehensive review Open
Produced water is the largest waste byproduct from the oil and gas industry with elevated levels of salts, metals, and organic constituents. This comprehensive review summarizes (1) the potential impact, (2) produced water management, and …
View article: The impact of river sand mining and waste management on the Volta Lake: A case study of Asutsuare
The impact of river sand mining and waste management on the Volta Lake: A case study of Asutsuare Open
The safety of drinking water is becoming more crucial as the world's population is increasing and anthropogenic activities which pollute water resources are intensifying. This study was carried out between June and August of 2022 to determ…
View article: Compliance of private ventilated improved pit latrines to odour and fly control guidelines: A technical audit in selected regions of Ghana
Compliance of private ventilated improved pit latrines to odour and fly control guidelines: A technical audit in selected regions of Ghana Open
The ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine offers a promising route to safely managed sanitation to many households in developing countries. However, some technical guidelines must be followed in order to realise the technology's advantage …
View article: Assessment of dumpsites leachate, geotechnical properties of the soil, and their impacts on surface and groundwater quality of Sunyani, Ghana
Assessment of dumpsites leachate, geotechnical properties of the soil, and their impacts on surface and groundwater quality of Sunyani, Ghana Open
Leachate from sanitary landfill and dumpsites have potential to cause soil and groundwater contamination, and disrupt ecosystems. However, there is little information about dumpsite leachates and geotechnical properties and their impacts o…
View article: Survey of Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Breeding Sites in the Sunyani East Municipality, Bono Region of Ghana
Survey of Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Breeding Sites in the Sunyani East Municipality, Bono Region of Ghana Open
Background For centuries vector-borne diseases (malaria and yellow fever, etc.) infection remains a public health burden globally including the Bono Region, Ghana. The primary aim of this study was to survey mosquito (Anopheles, Culex and …
View article: Assessment of current water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices in the third and ninth districts of N'Djamena, Chad
Assessment of current water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices in the third and ninth districts of N'Djamena, Chad Open
Access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in Chad's cities, especially N'Djamena, is a persistent and significant challenge. This study aimed to assess current practices in water, sanitation, and hygiene in N'Djamena's third a…
View article: Physicochemical properties and heavy metals distribution of waste fine particles and soil around urban and peri-urban dumpsites
Physicochemical properties and heavy metals distribution of waste fine particles and soil around urban and peri-urban dumpsites Open
In developing countries like Ghana, the use of open dumpsites and landfills without proper waste management technique has resulted in environmental pollution with long-term adverse effects on soil, groundwater, human health and environment…
View article: The Oti Landfill: Assessing the potential of the informal waste recycling economy
The Oti Landfill: Assessing the potential of the informal waste recycling economy Open
The informal recycling sector has gained recognition in recent times as the base of the industrial value chain. The focus is achieving effective recycling with the help of the informal waste economy. In spite of the fact that operators of …
View article: Assessing the conformity of single-use food plastic packaging products to the applicable standards: A seven-year study of tests conducted at the Ghana Standards Authority
Assessing the conformity of single-use food plastic packaging products to the applicable standards: A seven-year study of tests conducted at the Ghana Standards Authority Open
Widely used single-use food plastic packaging products in Ghana present health and safety risks to consumers. The study analyses seven years of data from the Ghana Standards Authority Polymer laboratory to identify food plastic packaging p…
View article: Development, Characterisation, and Performance Evaluation of Some Indigenous Plants for Faecal Sludge Treatment in Ghana
Development, Characterisation, and Performance Evaluation of Some Indigenous Plants for Faecal Sludge Treatment in Ghana Open
The search for alternative solutions for sustainable management of faecal sludge in the area of dewatering with biocoagulants/bioflocculants remains unfulfilled. Some available and accessible indigenous plants in the northern part of Ghana…
View article: Leaving no disease behind: The roadmap to securing universal health security and what this means for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Ghana as a precedent for sub-Saharan Africa
Leaving no disease behind: The roadmap to securing universal health security and what this means for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Ghana as a precedent for sub-Saharan Africa Open
Introduction Ghana is the first country in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to aim for universal health coverage (UHC). Based on Ghana’s UHC system, the accessibility and distribution of healthcare facilities were evaluated for 2020. Projecting in…
View article: ventilated improved pit latrine: a theoretical evaluation of conventional design guidelines, user adaptations and prospects for improvement
ventilated improved pit latrine: a theoretical evaluation of conventional design guidelines, user adaptations and prospects for improvement Open
The ventilated improved pit latrine has the potential of meeting the sanitation needs of many households in developing countries and enhance the chances of attaining the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6. However, some user adaptations …
View article: Performance Evaluation of Dry Faecal Sludge-Derived Activated Carbon (DFSAC) for Wastewater Pollutant Removal: A Case Study of the Lavender Hill Faecal Treatment Plant
Performance Evaluation of Dry Faecal Sludge-Derived Activated Carbon (DFSAC) for Wastewater Pollutant Removal: A Case Study of the Lavender Hill Faecal Treatment Plant Open
This study evaluates the applicability of dry faecal sludge activated carbon (DFSAC) as a wastewater pollutant removal technology by employing both laboratory- and large-scale setups. The setups were monitored using effluent from the Mudor…
View article: Leaving no disease behind: the roadmap to securing universal health security and what this means for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Ghana as a precedent to sub-Saharan Africa
Leaving no disease behind: the roadmap to securing universal health security and what this means for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Ghana as a precedent to sub-Saharan Africa Open
Replication code and data for the paper "Leaving no disease behind: the roadmap to securing universal health security and what this means for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Ghana as a precedent to sub-Saharan Africa." It contai…
View article: Environmental Management and Sanitation as a Malaria Vector Control Strategy: A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study Among Stakeholders, Sunyani Municipality, Ghana
Environmental Management and Sanitation as a Malaria Vector Control Strategy: A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study Among Stakeholders, Sunyani Municipality, Ghana Open
Background: For centuries malaria infection remains a public health burden globally as well as in the Sunyani Municipality. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to assess the prospects of environmental management and sanitation (EMS) a…
View article: Assessment of the Knowledge, Prevalence, and Control Strategies of Malaria Among Households in Sunyani Municipality, Bono Region, Ghana
Assessment of the Knowledge, Prevalence, and Control Strategies of Malaria Among Households in Sunyani Municipality, Bono Region, Ghana Open
Background: Malaria remains a global public health concern for centuries. The study assessed the knowledge, prevalence and control strategies of malaria among households in the Sunyani Municipality, Bono Region, Ghana. Method: A simple ran…
View article: Bioconversion of municipal organic solid waste in to compost using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens)
Bioconversion of municipal organic solid waste in to compost using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Open
Purpose The study assessed the quality of compost produced by the Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) in terms of the compost nutrient level, microbial activities, and the bioaccumulation of possible heavy metals in the organic solid waste.Met…
View article: Institutional Involvement and Collaboration in Disseminating Biogas Technology in Ghana
Institutional Involvement and Collaboration in Disseminating Biogas Technology in Ghana Open
Globally, biogas technology has been touted by academics, international organizations, United Nations, and pressure groups, among others, as an effective tool for protecting the planet against degradation. As such, stakeholders in the biog…
View article: Modelling the interaction between physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of oilfields produced water from a waste management facility
Modelling the interaction between physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of oilfields produced water from a waste management facility Open
Bacteriological quality of oil and gas-related produced water is a function of the interaction of a complex set of factors, which invariably determine the ease with which this waste material may be treated effectively. Hitherto, only few s…
View article: Oilfield wastewater contaminants removal efficiencies of three indigenous plants species in a free water surface flow constructed wetland
Oilfield wastewater contaminants removal efficiencies of three indigenous plants species in a free water surface flow constructed wetland Open
Although the role of plants in wetland ecosystems is largely known, not many native plant species have been used in constructed wetlands, especially in sub-Saharan Africa to treat oilfield wastewater, an emerging contaminant of considerabl…
View article: Manganese, Iron, Lead, and Zinc Levels and Haematological Profile among Welders in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District, Ghana
Manganese, Iron, Lead, and Zinc Levels and Haematological Profile among Welders in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District, Ghana Open
Welders are exposed to metal ions or oxides through direct contact at occupational sites or indirectly through uptake from contaminated dust or air. This study was a case‐control study designed to assess the levels of some heavy metals and…