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Exploring the ripple-effects – Jubilee Oil Field and coastal community health

Inspired by a documentary I recently watched, Ghana’s Jubilee Oil Field – located 60 kilometres off the Western Region’s coast – plays a significant role in the country’s economy. According to Worldometer, Ghana is ranked 49th among 127 crude oil-producing countries, with an annual production of approximately 99 million barrels. However, the environmental and health impacts of industrial discharges from oil operations are a growing concern, particularly for nearby coastal communities.