Residents ofAwendo in Migori County have been urged to end open defecation in sugarcane plantations and ensure every homestead has a clean and accessible pit latrine to improve hygiene in the sugar belt region.During an event to mark World Toilet Day in Awendo Primary School, Caleb Opondi said the county has recorded significant improvement in sanitation coverage. He noted that the county is prioritizing child-friendly toilets in all Early Childhood Development Centers to ensure the health of the young children is safeguarded. It was also noted that the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Programme, is working with schools and Community Health Promoters to distribute water purifiers to vulnerable households, with special focus on children who are most at risk of water-borne diseases.
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