Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) – Key Concerns and Importance!
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Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene are the key pillars of a healthy life for everyone. Though it may seem like an unlikely scenario, there are still some regions of the world where there is a shortage of clean water and better sanitation facilities. As per stats, over 50% of the population in Mozambique, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and six other countries lack access to clean water and sanitation facilities. On top of that, as per the current scenario, by 2030, 16 billion people will lack safely managed drinking water, 2.8 billion people will face issues with sanitation, and 1.9 billion people will lack hand hygiene facilities. How are Poor WASH Services and Facilities a Concern? There are various direct and indirect concerns that poor WASH services and facilities have. 1. They Lead to Health Risks One of the prime concerns of poor WASH services is the health risks. In numerous regions worldwide, people defecate in the open due to a lack of to...