Oct 15, 2025 · The conditions are ripe for outbreaks of acute watery diarrhea, which is prevalent in the region and other waterborne diseases. Health centers are already reporting an alarming increase in …

Aug 22, 2022 · 1 Water security capacity of a population to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of and acceptable quality water for sustaining livelihoods, human well-being, and …

UNICEF Kenya works closely with the Government, donors and civil society to help increase children and families’ access to safe water and basic sanitation, especially in the arid and semi-arid land …

People at risk of cholera infection in 2024 UNICEF Somalia is engaged in containing the spread of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/cholera and other waterborne diseases, which have been exacerbated by El …

94,668 children. These efforts provided life-saving access to safe drinking water, sanitation services, hygiene kits, and hygiene promotion, which played a crucial role in preventing waterborne disease …

Mar 20, 2023 · Triple threat How disease, climate risks, and unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene create a deadly combination for children

Mar 24, 2025 · Drinking unsafe water can lead to infections and waterborne diseases like diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, which can be fatal. Water-related illnesses and inadequate sanitation facilities …

Mar 21, 2023 · The associated diseases, such as diarrhea, prevent children from getting the vital nutrients they need. Moreover, malnourished children are more susceptible to waterborne diseases …

A safe water supply is the backbone of a healthy economy, yet is woefully under prioritized, globally. It is estimated that waterborne diseases have an economic burden of approximately USD 600 million a …

UNICEF works in over 100 countries to help provide access to clean water and reliable sanitation, and to promote basic hygiene practices that keep children safe from infectious disease. We partner with …