Guinea removes fourteen-year-old landfill, improving public health
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The Guinean Ministry of Sanitation is removing a fourteen-year-old landfill in Ratoma, a district within Grand Conakry, to address public health concerns.
The landfill had accumulated over 84,000 tonnes of waste and caused pollution and health risks for nearby residents. Teams began work last week and have already evacuated almost half of the waste using trucks and heavy machinery, completing over 60 removal cycles.
Residents expressed significant relief, praising the Minister of Sanitation for his hands-on approach to a problem stemming from years of neglect. One resident noted the Minister’s firmness with local leaders who were not fully supporting sanitation efforts, suggesting increased accountability could prevent future issues. A doctor at Jean-Paul II hospital also called for strong action from local authorities. The project reflects President Général Mamadi Doumbouya’s commitment to improving living conditions for citizens.
The Ministry of Sanitation and the General Directorate of ANASP are carrying out the work with support from the Prime Minister. After clearing the site, authorities plan to transform the former landfill into a football field for local youth.
