Water and Sanitation
128 wells drilled. 21 communities have ventilated pit latrines.
Geographical background
Many diseases that residents of rural Northern Ghana suffer from can be prevented by providing clean water, latrines, and hygiene education.
Real needs
- Water used for daily needs bring diseases.
- Open defecation increased the spread of preventable diseases among communities.
Integrated approach
- Installation of wells which provide a clean and safe drinking water to households.
- Installation of inexpensive ventilated pit latrines prevented the spread of diseases.
Development outcome
- 128 wells installed.
- 21 communities have ventilated pit latrines.