A severe water shortage has hit Vitting Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and Ghana Secondary School (Ghanasco) in Tamale, leaving students struggling to access clean water for daily use.
For weeks, taps on both campuses have run dry, forcing students to fetch water from unsafe sources, including nearby ponds and rivers.
The situation has disrupted sanitation, making it difficult for students to bathe, wash, and even prepare meals.
Some students have resorted to trekking long distances in search of water, raising concerns about their safety and academic performance.
“We wake up at dawn to search for water before classes. It’s affecting our studies,” a Ghanasco student lamented.
Parents and school authorities are calling on the Ghana Water Company Limited and relevant authorities to urgently address the crisis.
Meanwhile, health experts warn of potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases if the situation persists.
With no immediate solution in sight, students fear the crisis could worsen as temperatures rise in the northern city.