[01] Olumuyiwa Bayo Akinbamijo, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure, Nigeria. [02] Joshua Seyi Ayejugbagbe, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure, Nigeria.

This paper examined the health situation of residents in the slum environment of Akure core, with a view to suggesting means of improving the health standard of the residents and the environment in which they live. This research made use of 350 copies of its research questionnaire administered randomly to household heads in eight selected neighbourhoods of Akure core. The selected neighbourhoods are Owode, Imuagun, Odojoka, Araromi, Oja-Oshodi, Odokoyi, Isolo and Ijomu. A sample size of 350 households that amounted to 5% of the household population was randomly selected across the study area for questionnaire administration. The research design method through the use of questionnaire and interview was employed to gather data on health implications of slum on the residents. Findings revealed that hand dug wells mostly found in a dirty and unkempt environment was the dominant source of domestic water supply in the study area. Here too, the residents did not treat the water before use. A major health concern lies in the proximal nature of the distance between the domestic water source and the pit latrines. This was found to be less than 15 meters in most cases. Malaria was discovered to be the prevalent disease treated monthly in the study area. Statistical returns revealed that the environment affects significantly the health of the people. The study therefore proposed a safe distance of 30 meters between water source and source of pollution. Also, the provision of potable water and a constant sanitation routine check to be put in place.

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