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INADEQUATE SANITATION FACILITIES IN ZAMBIA |
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by Bwalya Bwalya | 03-03-2018 20:59
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It is very sad to note that a large population of people living in Zambia does not have access to clean water and also proper sanitation facilities. It is unfortunate to see that sanitation facilities are also very poor in many basic schools especially in rural areas. Not having access to proper sanitation leads to diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera and many other similar diseases. School dropout rates are generally high especially for the girl child because there are very filthy toilets or washrooms. Furthermore, there is a high number of pupils per toilet which leads to poor upkeep of sanitation facilities. This makes the overall performance of girls really low. It is then extremely important that sanitary facilities are improved so as to prevent children especially girls from staying away from school.In addition to the aforementioned, hygiene education must be taught in schools as well as on the radio and television stations. Furthermore, community sensitization programs must be carried out so as to educate people about the importance of maintaining hygienic conditions and also the risks that come about when such is avoided.Various Non Profit Organizations, Companies and Institutions must also come on board and partner with the government so as to develop better hygienic solutions. This will not only result into improved sanitation and health, better water quality but also a high productivity rate.
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@Chabala you are right about that.. I will holla at you soon.
Posted 16-05-2018 15:23
Ambassador Bwalya I've learnt alot from your post you know as change makers we need to see to it that we promote change our communities and countries, Ambassador I would like to be in torch with you, Chabala Ken Chisenga Is my user name on facebook,we need to come up with programs together.
Eco Generation Regional Ambassador To Africa.
Posted 21-04-2018 05:48
@Gyeongrin yes you are right. Together we can help find lasting solutions to such problems. Change begins with each one of us..
Posted 10-03-2018 22:50
Hi Bwalya! I feel sad to hear such news. However I believe that through the effort of numerous people, including our tunza ambassadors, we can other people about this big problem. Prevention is the first thing that should be kept because otherwise, disease will easily spread and it will get harder to medically treat every patients. I hope things will get better. Thanks for the report!
Posted 08-03-2018 00:01
@Tracy.. you are right.. My heart bleeds to see such a situation... And if we as youths don't stand up and do something about this, such living standards will never improve. That is even the future generation will be faced with the very same problem.
Posted 05-03-2018 17:50
Its really painful hope the problems will be solvedYouths and the community at large should take the initiative to help solve the shortage through goveenment assistance
Posted 05-03-2018 16:10
Its really painful hope the problems will be solvedYouths and the community at large should take the initiative to help solve the shortage through goveenment assistance
Posted 05-03-2018 16:08
@Dyah thanks.. Yes i do hope so too.. but for now, we just cabr afford to sit back and do nothing. We as youths must carry out major sensitization programs so as to reach out to a majority of the population .
Posted 05-03-2018 08:52
It's so sad to know this. Hopefully there will be a right solution so all the people could get good water quality. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 04-03-2018 18:28