A Ministry of Health annual sector performance report has indicated that 5% of households across the nation lack access to a basic toilet facility, further complicating the issue of sanitation in the country.
The report further reveals that only 14% of households have both a handwashing facility with soap and water, while merely 12% have a functional handwashing facility with water alone.
The lack of adequate sanitation facilities can give rise to waterborne diseases, like cholera and dysentery. Access to toilets and handwashing facilities with soap and water is not only essential for personal well-being but also for the prevention of diseases that can have a severe impact on public health.
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