Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Impact Analysis on Reducing Waterborne Diseases Risk in Ghanaian Coastal Towns, TanzaniaContext

Kamali Msuya, Department of Clinical Research, University of Dar es Salaam Namugai Mvukeu, University of Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904421
Published: October 17, 2010

Abstract

This study examines the impact of a wastewater treatment plant on reducing waterborne diseases risk in coastal towns of Ghana and Tanzania. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from disease incidence rates and qualitative insights through interviews with local residents and community leaders. A significant reduction (45%) in reported cases of waterborne diseases was observed within the first year post-installation, with notable improvements noted across both urban and rural settings. The wastewater treatment plant has demonstrated substantial effectiveness in reducing waterborne disease risk; however, further studies are recommended to address disparities and ensure equitable health benefits. Communities should be engaged proactively in the planning and operation of future wastewater management projects. Periodic evaluations should also be conducted to monitor ongoing efficacy and adjust strategies as necessary. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Kamali Msuya, Namugai Mvukeu (2010). Wastewater Treatment Plant Impact Analysis on Reducing Waterborne Diseases Risk in Ghanaian Coastal Towns, TanzaniaContext. African Journal of Pharmacology (Core Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904421

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GhanaTanzaniaCoastal TownsEpidemiologyWaterborne DiseasesPublic Health SurveillanceVector-Borne Diseases

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