SAMUEL A
Godwill Muzoora, the Health Assistant of Nyarushanje Sub County, has urged the residents of Kayanga Parish and the wider Nyarushanje Sub County to prioritize improving sanitation in their households for better health outcomes.
In a recent statement to our reporter, Godwill highlighted the concerning lack of toilets in some households within Kayanga Parish. This absence forces individuals to resort to using bushes and public areas for defecation, posing significant health risks such as cholera and waterborne diseases due to contaminated water sources.
To address this issue, Godwill convened a sensitization meeting with the village health teams, Local Council Chairpersons, and zone leaders during a sanitation week. Each group was tasked with specific responsibilities aimed at enhancing sanitation practices within Kayanga Parish.
Although plans for a follow-up were initially delayed by preparations for the population census, Godwill assured that the follow-up activities would commence in June. He emphasized the urgency for households without toilets to take immediate action, warning that failure to comply could lead to legal repercussions, including imprisonment and court proceedings.
Furthermore, Godwill urged the Chairpersons and Village Health Teams to actively support and implement measures to encourage families lacking toilets to construct them promptly.
