Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices in Africa: exploring the effects on public health and sustainable development plans
Olalekan John Okesanya, Gilbert Eshun, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Emery Manirambona, Olaleke Noah Olabode, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola +6 more
Tropical Medicine and Health
Abstract
The consequences of poor WASH extend beyond public health, impacting economic growth, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. WaterAid's policy recommendations prioritizing government administration, institutional capacity enhancement, and more financial resources are expedient.
Concepts
SanitationHygienePublic healthEnvironmental healthSustainable developmentOpen defecationEnvironmental planning