The joint work aimed at sanitation and treatment of water sources in Mandera South Sub-County. El-wak town has more than 1,000 shallow Wells, with over 700 water catchment areas, and several water storage facilities used in every households.
Waterborne diseases are a serious risk and can expose loved ones to a variety of potential health conditions that may be a detriment to their well-being. Apart from cholera diseases like diarrhea and hepatitis, which are the most common in the region besides mosquitoes breeding around the wells.
The joint effort by NGBM, Elwak youths and Hospital implemented chlorination of water sources targeted at every households. Its important for families to drink safe and treated water to avoid contracting water borne diseases.
The joint sanitation exercise shall continue in order improve access to safe drinking water and healthy living environment.
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