Diarrhoea is still one of the leading causes of death among young children.
It is estimated that every year in this country there are 1,5 million cases of diarrhoea in children under the age of five. Addressing this serious challenge is a major reason why improved sanitation needs to be integrated into the other development needs of this country. At present, investments are being made in the provision of safe water supplies. However, the health benefits that could result from this will be restricted if inadequate attention is paid to sanitation and to health and hygiene education. International experience shows that once people's basic needs are met, sanitation improvements have the most significant impact on their health, particularly where health and hygiene education are also provided.