Environmental health officers protest years of unemployment, recognition

Environmental health officers, assistants, and graduates of the School of Hygiene have protested over years of unemployment and what they describe as government neglect.

The demonstrators called for immediate employment, official postings, and formal recognition of their profession.

According to a citinewsroom.com report on December 15, 2025, the march started at the Independence Square and pass through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Local Government before ending at the Flagstaff House.

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Gloria Apam, one of the protesters, expressed deep frustration over the prolonged lack of opportunities.

“We are not giving up; we have to be posted. We are tired, please post us now. We are tired of staying at home. If you know our profession is not needed, then close the school,” she stated.

Protesters chanted ‘No posting, no going’ as they arrived at the Ministry of Finance to submit a petition urging authorities to address their demands.

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