water sources, infrastructure, space and the dynamics of ...

Matthew Biniyam KursahTRITA LWR Master Thesisburning should be done many hours before they go to sleep in the roomto avoid inhaling particulates and smog generated by the burning.Scientists and EpidemiologistsThis research raised an inconclusive view about the exact effects ofburning mosquito coils on respiratory diseases, and as such recommendsto scientists and epidemiologists to investigate the matter further andhelps resolve the puzzles. The Food and Drugs Board (FDB) is alsourged to step further and educate people on the use of mosquito’s coilsand other repellents.Policy Direction and FocusThe policy for the country must be made clear as noted by Nsiah-Gyabaah (2001) and accept that water has no substitute and could be theoil crisis of 21 st century. More investment from the government is needed,while Public Private Partnership (PPP), BOT or BOOT could beencouraged in a way that will not over privatised water and increase costfor the people. In whichever investment type that dominates, access andaffordability of water and the involvement of local people in the wholeprocess must be the priority of any water policy.Further Research areas1. A research on accessibility of health care and health services in thedistrict is required to fully understand spatial dynamics of health issues inthe district since some people may not attend hospitals or clinics eventhough they are ill – due to several reasons. In this case, it may beinappropriate to use hospitals or clinics records (as I did) as basis fordetermine the relation between space and disease patterns. This is whereresearch on health accessibility will be important.2. Also, the effects of burning mosquito coils and plant matter on RTIneed further specific scientific study.3. Further research is needed to fully discovered reasons whywatercourses do not influence Malaria rates in Saboba district.60