By Zera Nambu
The waste management crisis in Bamenda has reached alarming levels, posing significant health and environmental risks to residents.
The ongoing lockdown, now in its third week, has increased the situation, making an already dire situation even worse.
Residents of Bamenda, particularly those living near major waste accumulation points, are bearing the brunt of the poor waste management crisis.
Many report daily exposure to foul odors, garbage heaps, and increased insect infestations, which have heightened fears of disease.
The waste management crisis could cause a surge in diseases linked to poor waste disposal, including Typhoid, Diarrhea, Dysentery and Cholera.
The environmental impact is also significant, with pollutants leaching into soil and water sources, and decomposing waste releasing harmful gases.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, residents of Bamenda are demanding immediate action to address the waste management crisis.
The city’s mayor has launched initiatives to improve waste management, but more needs to be done to mitigate the crisis.
