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Assessment of Anthropogenic Activities, Environmental Literacy and Management Practices Impacting Lake Bosomtwe OWUSU-BATENG, Godfred; AGYEMANG, Thomas Kwaku; AMPOFO-YEBOAH, Akwasi; SARPONG, Kofi
International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science (Jan
Publisher : PT Keberlanjutan Strategis Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38142/ijesss.v5i1.140

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The communities in the Bosomtwe basin depend on Lake Bosomtwe for their livelihoods. However, the lake has continued to experience human-driven degradation in recent times. We conducted a survey of the main anthropogenic perturbations of the lake, the level of awareness of the communities of anthropogenic interventions and their effects on lake health, and the effectiveness of its management practices using a structured questionnaire administered to 350 respondents. Data were analyzed using non-parametric Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U-tests. Crop farming, fishing, fish mongering, animal rearing, timber harvesting, hospitality operations, washing, other trades, and illegal mining were the anthropogenic interventions of the most devastating consequence, promoted by a low level of education and environmental awareness. Although the regards for directives of the traditional authority to govern the lake declined subtly, the situation is worsening due to inadequate resources for the Bosomtwe District Assembly, the government agency responsible for coordinating the activities of stakeholders of the lake and providing an effective decision-making basis for its conservation. The results, which have direct practical implications for water management, suggest the need for well-coordinated policies and strategies for law enforcement and education of basin communities on the causes and effects of lake degradation.
Detection of Avian Influenza Virus H5 and H9 Subtypes in Rural Live Bird Markets at High-Risk Border Areas in Ghana: Implications for Integrated Surveillance Mensah, Fiona Nana Yaa; Emikpe , Benjamin Obukowho; Folitse, Raphael Deladem; Odoom, Theophilus; Tweneboah, Albert Agyapong; Sarpong, Kofi
Media Kedokteran Hewan Vol. 37 No. 2 (2026): Media Kedokteran Hewan
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/mkh.v37i2.2026.155-168

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The frequency of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in Ghana and neighbouring countries require the detection of avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H9 in local poultry at live bird markets (LBMs) in border areas. Using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), we analyzed 770 samples from local chickens, guinea fowl, and ducks across four border live bird markets. Samples were screened for influenza A virus (Ct<35). Prevalence by sample type, location, and species was calculated at 95% confidence. Of the 770 samples, the prevalence of influenza A was 6.4% (CI: 4.7–8.3). Tracheal swabs showed a higher prevalence (8.8%; CI: 6.2–12.1) than cloacal swabs (3.9%; CI: 2.2–6.3). Similarly, Southern Ghana showed a higher prevalence (11.2%; CI: 7.4, 16.0) than in Northern Ghana (4.4%; CI: 2.8, 6.5) (p<0.05). Further subtyping of the M-gene-positive samples confirmed the circulation of H5 [4.4% (CI: 2.6, 7.0)] and H9 [2.9% (CI: 1.4, 5.1)] in all four live bird markets from the two locations. This study highlights the need for transboundary surveillance of H5 and H9 viruses, improved biosecurity, and policy interventions in border live bird markets to reduce the maintenance and transmission of AIVs in Ghana.
Co-Authors AGYEMANG, Thomas Kwaku AMPOFO-YEBOAH, Akwasi Emikpe , Benjamin Obukowho Folitse, Raphael Deladem Mensah, Fiona Nana Yaa Odoom, Theophilus OWUSU-BATENG, Godfred Tweneboah, Albert Agyapong