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Unmanaged waste has emerged as a growing public health concern at the Pujehun Big Market, where heaps of plastic bags, rotten vegetables, and other refuse are scattered across trading areas, creating an unhealthy environment for both traders and customers.
Vendors say they are forced to conduct daily business amid unsanitary conditions, raising concerns about the impact on their health and livelihoods. The accumulation of waste has attracted flies and produced offensive odours, increasing the risk of diseases such as diarrhoea and malaria.
The situation reportedly worsens during the rainy season, when plastic waste blocks drainage systems and causes flooding within the market. Flooded walkways disrupt movement and further compound already poor sanitation conditions, exposing traders and members of the public to additional health hazards.
Community members are calling on local authorities and market stakeholders in Pujehun Town to take urgent action. They are urging the provision of adequate waste bins, regular refuse collection, and sustained public education campaigns to promote proper waste disposal practices.
Residents warn that without immediate intervention, the sanitation situation could escalate into a serious public health crisis, undermining economic activity in one of the town’s busiest commercial centres.
