Health risks rise in Dekpor-Horme over unsafe water, lack of power 

Residents of Dekpor-Horme in the Volta Region have expressed concern over the persistent lack of access to clean and safe drinking water, describing the situation as a serious threat to public health and community development. 

Mr Douglas Senyaglo, Chairman of the Dekpor-Horme Youth Association, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that many households continue to depend on the Kplikpa Dam for drinking, cooking and other domestic activities. 

He said the untreated water source had resulted in frequent outbreaks of water-related diseases, including typhoid, malaria and other infections, putting residents—especially children—at high risk. 

“We are compelled to rely on unsafe water sources, which continue to affect the health and wellbeing of our people,” Mr Senyaglo said. 

He appealed to the relevant authorities to fast-track the completion of an ongoing borehole project in the community and called for the provision of additional boreholes or the installation of a mechanised water system to ensure a sustainable supply of potable water. 

The Youth Association also raised concerns about the lack of electricity in parts of the community, particularly Quarters B of the resettlement area, which has reportedly been without power for several years. 

Mr Senyaglo said the situation had negatively affected economic activities, disrupted teaching and learning, and slowed overall development in the area. 

He therefore appealed to the District Assembly, the Member of Parliament and the Municipal Chief Executive to prioritise the extension of electricity to the affected area. 

“We respectfully call on the authorities to urgently extend electricity to Quarters B to improve living conditions and support economic activities,” he added. 

The Association expressed optimism that addressing the water and electricity challenges would significantly improve livelihoods and accelerate development in Dekpor-Horme. 

Source: GNA