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Expert Highlights Open Defecation’s Impact on Health and Sustainability

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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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Lawyer Sues Over Open Defecation

Lawyer Sues Over Open Defecation on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Prompting Government Action

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By Ify Onyekwere   Open defecation remains a severe public health issue in many parts of Nigeria, despite ongoing efforts to combat it. According to recent data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria has one of the highest rates of open defecation globally, with over 47 million people practising it daily. The Lagos-Ibadan

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Open Defecation

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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