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Expert Highlights Open Defecation’s Impact on Health and Sustainability

Leave a Comment / Advocacy, Environment /

By Ify Onyekwere On the latest edition of The Development Report radio show, Dr. Chimere May Ohajinwa, an environmental toxicologist and public health expert, shed light on the far-reaching consequences of open defecation on global health and sustainable development. The discussion, which coincided with World Toilet Day, emphasized the urgent need for action and innovation […]

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The Impact of Open Defecation on Ecosystems: A Threat to Sustainable Development

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By Ify Onyekwere On a recent episode of The Development Report show, hosted by Ify Onyekwere, Chika Ogamba, a sustainable development advocate, provided a compelling discussion on the “Impact on Ecosystem” caused by open defecation. Open defecation, the practice of defecating in open spaces such as fields and bushes, presents a significant threat to ecosystems

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Open Defecation: Addressing Environmental Health Risks and Sustainable Solutions

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By Ify Onyekwere   Open defecation remains a significant challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas where sanitary infrastructure is lacking.  Ijeoma Salome Ogwurumba, who was featured on the radio show,  a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel and UN-SDG Ambassador, provided a comprehensive analysis of the risks and necessary interventions.

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