Children campaign for proper sanitation

It goes without saying that installation of proper sanitation system in each and every household and public places is the key to good health. Experts are of the opinion that existing unhygienic sanitation system and lack of awareness among the people are the root cause of many major diseases. Though most of these diseases are life threatening, they are preventable and one simple way to ensure this is through installation of a sanitary latrine in each household, especially in the rural areas and city slums.

One WHO estimate says that sanitation coverage in the country is around 40 per cent and that there is wide difference between rural and urban areas. We understand the LGRD ministry and health ministry have sufficient resources at their disposal to ensure the basic health requirements of the people. Therefore, why sanitation coverage in the country has not gone far beyond the WHO estimate by now remains a big question.

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We feel what the local people and children in Jamalpur are doing is a unique example of collective effort towards attaining a common goal. This success story needs to be disseminated widely in the country so that others may emulate it to their benefit.