Water Shortage At Nungua SHS Raises Health Concerns - Gender Minister

The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection and Member of Parliament for Krowor Constituency, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has expressed concern over a surge in infections among female students at Nungua Senior High School, attributing the issue to persistent water shortages in the area. For years, communities within the Krowor Constituency have struggled with limited access to clean water, disrupting daily life and posing serious health risks.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the MP noted that although she has made efforts to supply water to the school through private means, the situation requires a more sustainable, long-term solution. Whenever there is a water shortage in the constituency, Nungua SHS is among the hardest hit. I’ve heard countless stories of young girls suffering infections due to the acute lack of water, she said. I often have to step in and supply water through tankers, but that alone is not enough. She is calling on relevant authorities and stakeholders to intervene and help resolve the water crisis to safeguard students’ health and well-being.