In a bid to end one of Kenya's most persistent public health hurdles, the Government of Japan and UNICEF have inked a Sh515 million deal aimed at eradicating open defecation and securing clean water ...

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang said his administration has taken a firm stand against open defecation, saying, “I can’t stand the health implications of open defecation in my state.” He ...

Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7 per cent in 2022, the country remains among 36 countries still grappling with this unhealthy practice. Though Kenya’s Open Defacation(OD) ...

Ms. Chidumebi, open defecation remains a persistent and growing concern in Nigeria. From a public health standpoint, how serious is this issue? The challenge is both urgent and far-reaching. Nigeria ...

Rotary Club of Abuja (The Grand Father) has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to provide more ...

In Lagos, where 70 per cent of residents lack safely managed sanitation and open defecation continues to fuel outbreaks of cholera and typhoid, a single public toilet can function as a frontline ...

Survey exposes gaps: The SEEEPC Survey-2024 shows over 32% of ST households in Telangana lack toilets, with similar disparities in electricity and tap water access. Impact on dignity: Lack of ...