UNEP calls for better human waste management in Africa
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Waste management fecal sludge sanitation livelihood, wastewater Olufunke Cofie
Date
19 November 20
Country
West Africa
Summary
A joint study by UNEP and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) says poor fecal sludge management is a major contributor to the 115 deaths per hour from excreta related diseases in Africa.
It added that improved sanitation had been shown to decrease diarrheal disease by 25 per cent.
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Enviro News, Nigeria
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